Make your own Starbucks copycat cranberry bliss bars at home with this easy recipe Perfect treat for any occasion bursting with flavor
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, roughly chopped
1 cup white chocolate chips
Zest from 1 orange
4 ounces cream cheese, softened for frosting
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Gently fold in the dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and orange zest.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While cooling, whip up the cream cheese frosting by combining softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled bars and slice into squares.
Notes
Bring the festive flavors of the holiday season into your kitchen with these Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars, perfect for cozy gatherings and gift-giving.
