Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars
Are you captivated by Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars? We share your enthusiasm! Hence, we aim to prepare a large quantity for the festive season, and here's the simplest recipe to replicate Starbucks' delightful creation. These soft blondies are adorned with white chocolate chips and cranberries, topped with a delightful orange cream cheese frosting and an additional drizzle of white chocolate, purely for enjoyment. Make sure to cut them into triangles, mimicking Starbucks' presentation, and serve them alongside a Copycat Frappuccino.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, melted
- 1 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 c. dried cranberries
- 1/2 c. white chocolate chips
FOR THE FROSTING
- 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- Zest of 1/2 orange
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 c. dried cranberries
- 1/4 c. white chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° with a rack in center of oven. Line a 9”-x-13” baking pan with parchment, leaving a 2” overhang on 2 sides. Grease parchment with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix until incorporated. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake until golden on the edges and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add zest and vanilla, and beat to combine.
- Using an offset spatula, frost cooled blondies. Top with dried cranberries, then drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate until chocolate is hardened, about 20 minutes. Cut blondies into 24 triangles.
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