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Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Copycat

Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars are bursting with tart cranberries and orange zest with a creamy sweet white chocolate topping.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 584kcal
Author Catalina Castravet

Ingredients

Bars:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup craisins

Topping:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup craisins roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces baking white chocolate melted
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a 13x9 inch jelly roll pan or rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Bars:

  • In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat together melted butter and brown sugar.
  • Add in eggs, orange extract, vanilla extract and beat until mixed well.
  • Add in ground ginger, cinnamon, orange zest, baking powder, salt, and flour, beating until just blended. Don't overmix.
  • Stir in the white chocolate chips and craisins using a spatula.
  • Spread the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until set and golden brown at the edges. Don't overbake.
  • Remove from oven and place pan on a wire rack to cool completely before adding the topping.

Topping:

  • In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the orange extract and vanilla extract and mix.
  • Top cooled bars with the frosting and sprinkle chopped Craisins on top.
  • Drizzle everything with white chocolate using a fork.
  • Place the bars in the refrigerator for at least one hour before cutting.
  • Cut into triangles and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 584kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 666IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg