Cranberry Bliss Bars – a knockoff of the Starbuck’s dessert. A blondie cake base bar dotted with white chocolate and cranberries with a slight hint of orange. The flavors go so well together.Cranberry Bliss Bars slice

CRANBERRY BLISS BARS

These are supposedly a knock off of Starbucks’ Cranberry Bliss Bars. I’ve never had Starbucks’ version, but these were really good and oh so pretty.

It’s a buttery blondie base (try not to eat all of the dough) with flecks of white chocolate and cranberries throughout.

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We don’t use white chocolate chips but a white chocolate bar. In a pinch you could use chips.

Surprisingly I’m not a huge lover of white chocolate but I loved these. The frosting is cream cheese and white chocolate with a hint of orange if you want. Or leave it out if you’re not a fan.Cranberry Bliss Bars slice

HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY BLISS BARS

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the blondie layer: In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and brown sugar. Mix in the eggs, 1 teaspoon orange extract and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt; gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture. Gently stir in the white chocolate chips and cranberries (batter will be thick).batter
  4. Spread the blondie batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack.Cranberry Bliss Bars
  5. Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until combined. Mix in the orange and vanilla extract. Frost cooled blondies with an even layer. Sprinkle with chopped cranberries. Cranberry Bliss Bars slice
  6. Drizzle almond bark on top with a fork. Let the frosting set (speed this up by throwing them into the fridge) then cut into bars- square or triangle-shaped. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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So bright and flavorful!Cranberry Bliss Bars slice with a bite

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Cranberry Bliss Bars

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Cranberry Bliss Bars - a knockoff of the Starbuck's treat. A blondie dotted with white chocolate and cranberries with a slight hint of orange.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bars

Ingredients

Blondie Layer:

  • 1 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Frosting:

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • 2 ounces almond bark, melted, (or white chocolate)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the blondie layer: In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and brown sugar. Mix in the eggs, 1 teaspoon orange extract and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt; gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture. Gently stir in the white chocolate chips and cranberries (batter will be thick).
  • Spread the blondie batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until combined. Mix in the orange and vanilla extract. Frost cooled blondies with an even layer. Sprinkle with chopped cranberries. Drizzle almond bark on top with a fork. Let the frosting set (speed this up by throwing them into the fridge) then cut into bars- square or triangle-shaped. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert

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Cranberry Bliss Bars