Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks)

Calling all Starbucks fans- this simple and EASY Copycat Cranberry Bliss recipe is the PERFECT grab and go dessert for the holiday season! If you need a festive, crowd pleasing holiday treat, this is it!

I love sharing Copycat Starbucks desserts, I’m SO thrilled to share a delightful cranberry dessert recipe that has captivated the taste buds of millions of coffee lovers over the holiday season. Of course we’re talking about the iconic Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars.

These delicious treats seamlessly blend the tang of cranberries with the sweet undertones of white chocolate, all atop a delectable blondie cookie base. And who could forget that dreamy, cream cheese frosting? Well, today, I’m letting you in on the secret to creating your very own Copycat Starbucks desserts. Say hello to our Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars recipe!

If you’ve ever enjoyed a cup of java at Starbucks during the holiday season, you’ve probably come across these irresistible bars in the pastry case. They combine the tartness of cranberries with the sweet allure of white chocolate, all on a blondie cookie base. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these bars are simply blissful!

Let’s Check out this EASY Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe!

These cranberry bliss bars are fun and easy to make – and eat. You don’t have to be a pro baker with special baking pans or special skills. Let’s check out the finished dessert so you can see how SIMPLE and EASY this recipe really is!

Now you can enjoy the rich & creamy flavors of Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks without stepping out of your house. Whether it’s for a festive gathering or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

They’re almost too cute too pretty to eat. Almost. This Christmas treat on a stick is perfect for a holiday party, cookie exchanges, classroom party, potluck, church function, bake sales or Christmas movie night at home with the kids!

We love making cute, fun and EASY holiday foods and desserts. Dessert brownies like this are a fun and delicious way to showcase why holiday baking is the best! Don’t miss out Decorated Christmas Tree Meringues on a Stick or Rudolph Chocolate Covered Strawberries for more festive party treats!

How to Make Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Step by Step!

With a prep time of 15 minutes, this the perfect last minute holiday, grab and go dessert. The hardest part of this recipe is being patient enough not to eat them all!

EASY Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 20 minutes

Makes: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS FOR THE BLISS BARS:
1⁄2 cup butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
3⁄4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
1⁄2 cup white chocolate chips

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

TOPPING:
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1⁄4 cup dried cranberries

Other Tools:
Stand mixer (hand mixer or whisk will work), aluminum foil & 8 x11 rectangular pan.

How to Make Cranberry Bliss Bars Step By Step

STEP ONE – Preheat the Oven and Line a Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 8 x 11 inch pan with aluminum foil and either spray with oil or grease with butter. The foil makes the edges of the cranberry bliss bars crispy and makes cleanup a snap.

STEP TWO – Cream the Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract and mix until completely
combined. You can use a whisk, stand mixer or hand mixer.

STEP THREE – Sift the Dry Ingredients

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

STEP FOUR – Add the Dry Ingredients to the Moist Ingredients

Add the flour mixture to the brown sugar & butter mixture. Mix ingredients together until well combined. You should end with a cookie dough like mixture.

STEP FIVE – Fold In White Chocolate and Cranberries

Fold in the in the 1⁄2 cup of dried cranberries and the 1⁄2 cup of white chocolate chips to the dough. Mix until the white chocolate chips and cranberries are dispersed throughout the dough.

STEP SIX -Press the Dough into the Pan

Press the bliss bar mixture into the prepared pan and spread to create an even layer.

Bake at in the preheated 350 degree oven for 18-22 minutes. The top of the bliss bars should be light brown. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bars should come out clean. Remove the bliss bars to cool on a wire rack before frosting them. We’ll show you how to make the DELICIOUS cream cheese frosting!

How to Make The Cranberry Bliss Bar Cream Cheese Frosting

While you’re waiting for those yummy, cranberry bliss bars to come out of the oven you can prepare that signature cream cheese frosting. It’s just as easy as making the bars!

STEP ONE -Whisk Cream Cheese and Butter

Using a stand mixer, hand mixer or whisk, beat the cream cheese and butter until combined and smooth.

STEP TWO -Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla

Add the powdered sugar and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and beat until combined and smooth.

STEP THREE -Frost the Bliss Bars

Spread the cream cheese frosting on the bars with a spatula or frosting knife. Sprinkle the dried cranberries on top. Place 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Place in the microwave for 30 second cycles…mixing with a spoon in between cycles until completely melted. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the frosted Cranberry White Chocolate Blondie.

Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars Pro-tips:

• For a buttery crust, use softened butter to grease the aluminum foil.
• Get the whole family involved in the Starbucks bliss bar decorating process. It’s a great family holiday activity you can do together!

With this Starbucks holiday treats recipe at your fingertips, every day can feel festive! But why stop here? If you find delight in dessert bars, venture into our other recipes such as “Caramel Pecan Dream Bars” or the zestful “Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Squares”, which is yet another example of Homemade Cream Cheese Frosted Bars.

I hope you enjoyed learning how to make these mouth watering, Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks step by step. You can find a printable version of this recipe below with caloric infomation. If you love this Christmas dessert recipes be sure to check out some of our other EASY holiday party food recipes below!

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Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks)

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

With a prep time of 15 minutes, this the perfect last minute holiday, grab and go dessert.

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Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS FOR THE BLISS BARS:
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup white chocolate chips
• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• TOPPING:
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
• 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

To make the Bliss Bars:

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 8 x 11 inch pan with aluminum foil and either spray with oil or grease with butter.

In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract and mix until completely combined.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

Add the flour mixture to the brown sugar & butter mixture. Mix ingredients together until well combined. You should end with a cookie dough like mixture.

Fold in the in the 1⁄2 cup of dried cranberries and the 1⁄2 cup of white chocolate chips to the dough. Mix until the white chocolate chips and cranberries are dispersed throughout the dough.

Press the bliss bar mixture into the prepared pan and spread to create an even layer.

Bake at in the preheated 350 degree oven for 18-22 minutes. The top of the bliss bars should be light brown. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bars should come out clean. Remove the bliss bars to cool on a wire rack before frosting them.

To make the frosting:

Using a stand mixer, hand mixer or whisk, beat the cream cheese and butter until combined and smooth.

Add the powdered sugar and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and beat until combined and smooth.

Spread the cream cheese frosting on the bars with a spatula or frosting knife. Sprinkle the dried cranberries on top.

Place 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Place in the microwave for 30 second cycles...mixing with a spoon in between cycles until completely melted. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the frosted cranberry bliss bars.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 377Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 219mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 1gSugar: 41gProtein: 3g

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