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four cranberry bliss bars stacked on top of each other.
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Cranberry Bliss Bars

These copycat cranberry bliss bars have all the sweet and tangy flavors of the Starbucks version, but they're better AND far more affordable.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 303kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • mixing bowls
  • 8x11 pan
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping

  • ¼ cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F, then line a 8x11 pan with foil and grease the foil. 2. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine the flour mixture to the brown sugar mixture. Mix these ingredients together until well combined. Add in the ½ cup of dried cranberries and the ½ cup of white chocolate chips.
  • Place the mixture into the prepared pan and spread an even layer.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes. The top of the bars should be lightly brown. A toothpick in the center of the bars should come out clean. Allow bars to completely cool on a wire rack before frosting.
  • Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, and vanilla and continue to beat until smooth.
  • Spread the frosting on the bars, then sprinkle the dried cranberries on top. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the cranberries.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg