Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars
These Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars capture the signature holiday flavors of tart dried cranberries, creamy white chocolate, and zesty orange in a soft blondie base topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and more cranberries. Perfect for holiday baking or gifting!
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Blondie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp orange zest fresh
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest for frosting
Topping
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries for garnish
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and orange zest and mix well.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined, then fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- While the bars cool, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars. Sprinkle extra dried cranberries on top.
- Melt the remaining white chocolate chips and drizzle over the frosted bars. Chill for at least 30 minutes to set before cutting into squares or triangles.
Notes
These bars are a homemade take on the seasonal Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars — a chewy blondie base with white chocolate and cranberries topped with orange-cream cheese frosting and extra cranberries. Variations include adding a hint of ground ginger or substituting dried cherries for cranberries. They keep in an airtight container in the fridge for several days. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}