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Cranberry Bliss Bars – Easy Starbucks Copycat for Holidays

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These Cranberry Bliss Bars feature a soft, chewy cookie base studded with dried cranberries and white chocolate, topped with creamy orange-infused cream cheese frosting and a white chocolate drizzle. They’re a festive, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for holidays, gifting, or cozy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (for topping)
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract and orange zest. Mix until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  5. Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. Batter will be thick.
  6. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  8. Cool bars in pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange juice; beat until creamy and spreadable.
  10. Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars. Sprinkle with dried cranberries.
  11. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second bursts, stirring between each. Drizzle over frosted bars.
  12. Cut bars into triangles or squares with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for neat edges.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and line your pan with parchment for easy removal. Don’t overmix the batter after adding flour to keep bars chewy. If frosting is too runny, chill before spreading. Bars can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with simple swaps. Chill bars before cutting for cleaner slices.

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