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Crispy Chewy Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars

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A homemade copycat recipe for Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars featuring a chewy white chocolate and cranberry bar base topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter, softened
  • Granulated sugar
  • Light brown sugar
  • Large eggs, room temperature
  • Vanilla extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Dried cranberries
  • White chocolate chips
  • Full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • Butter, softened
  • Powdered sugar
  • Orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix on low speed or with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  7. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While bars cool, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest, beating on high until fluffy.
  10. Spread frosting evenly over completely cooled bars. Slice into squares using a sharp knife.

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened but not melted. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bars. Bars must be completely cool before frosting to prevent sliding. For gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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