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Cranberry Bliss Bars

5 Comments By Jesseca on April 15, 2023

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Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars. This holiday treat is made with a sweet shortbread cake, topped with cream cheese frosting, and drizzled with white chocolate! 

Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars on a white cake stand

These cranberry bars are life. I could easily gain a million pounds eating them and be totally fine with that decision. What I’m not fine with is the big price tag when you buy one through the Starbucks drive through.

SO I created my own recipe and it tastes EXACTLY THE SAME for a fraction of the cost!

Recipe Features:

  • Holiday Flavors: These Cranberry Bliss Bar Cookies are full of holiday flavors thanks to white chocolate, ginger, and craisins.
  • Copycat Recipe: This easy dessert recipe tastes exactly like the Starbucks version for a fraction of the cost.
  • Perfect for Crowds: Baked in a large pan, these are ideal for gatherings. Cut large or small.

This post was originally published November 2013. It has since been updated with new photos and clear instructions.

Bowl of craisins on white counter

What You’ll Need:

The ginger/orange/cranberry combo is delicious. It had me wondering why I never thought to do this before. I mean seriously… The recipe just screams winter. Or holiday. Or middle of summer and Starbucks isn’t selling them right now. Pretty much these are good any time of the year. The white chocolate drizzle probably isn’t necessary, but don’t they look so pretty?

For a full list of ingredients and their measurements see the recipe card below.

  • Orange Extract: Along with vanilla, this recipe calls for orange extract. The citrus flavor takes this to the next level. Do not leave this ingredient out.
  • Ground Ginger: This is ground ginger that you find in the spice aisle. Not fresh ginger.
  • Craisins: Craisins are dried cranberries. They work better in baked goods vs their fresh counterpart. You can find these next to raisins in the grocery store.
  • White Chocolate: White chocolate chips.
Cranberry Bliss Bars with cream cheese frosting spread on top

Step by Step Instructions:

Bars

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet (10×15) with foil and lightly mist with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and ginger. Set aside.
  3. Cream together you butter and sugars. Add the eggs and extracts. Stir until combined. Mix in the dry ingredients. Fold in your craisins and white chocolate chips. Spread the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are browned. Be careful not to over bake!

Frosting

  1. Cream together your cream cheese and butter. Slowly stir in the powdered sugar and extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
  2. Spread onto your cooled cake.

Chocolate Drizzle

  1. Combine chocolate and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Drizzle over your bars.
  2. Slice your bars into squares or triangles. Enjoy.
slice of cranberry bliss bars on white cake tray

Tips and FAQ’s:

This recipe is incredibly delicious, but does take a bit of time. Below are some of my best tips to help make this the BEST bar recipe.

How long do cranberry bliss bars last?

These homemade bars will last up to three days if stored properly. You can make the bars ahead of time and keep them stored in the freezer for one week. Frost before serving.

How to store dried cranberry bars:

This recipe uses cream cheese in the frosting. That means they should be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

Use parchment or foil.

Parchment paper or foil will make removing the bars from the pan so much easier. Do not skip this step.

bliss bar on white plate with bite cut out on fork

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Cranberry Bliss Bars

Created by: Jesseca

Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Assemble Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 55 minutes minutes
24 Bars
Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars. This holiday treat is made with a sweet shortbread cake, topped with cream cheese frosting, and drizzled with white chocolate! 
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup butter soft
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoons orange extract
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup craisins
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips

Frosting

  • 6 oz cream cheese soft
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange extract

Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon shortening

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet (10×15) with foil and lightly mist with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and ginger. Set aside.
  • Cream together you butter and sugars. Add the eggs and extracts. Stir until combined. Mix in the dry ingredients. Fold in your craisins and white chocolate chips. Spread the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are browned. Be careful not to over bake!

Frosting

  • Cream together your cream cheese and butter. Slowly stir in the powdered sugar and extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
  • Spread onto your cooled cake.

Chocolate Drizzle

  • Combine chocolate and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Drizzle over your bars.
  • Slice your bars into squares or triangles. Enjoy.

Notes

These homemade bars will last up to three days if stored properly. You can make the bars ahead of time and keep them stored in the freezer for one week. Frost before serving.
This recipe uses cream cheese in the frosting. That means they should be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
Parchment paper or foil will make removing the bars from the pan so much easier. Do not skip this step.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bars | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g

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  1. Kami says

    November 27, 2013

    These look and sound amazing! Is there any left for me? Can’t wait to try them out.

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  2. Vanessa Barker says

    November 27, 2013

    This looks amazing!!!!!

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  3. Becky @ Project Domestication says

    November 27, 2013

    I love cranberry bliss bars. And your mom seems like my kind of woman. 😉

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  4. Summer says

    November 27, 2013

    Jesseca these look so yummy! I have never tried the ones at Starbucks but now I want to make my own – pinned!

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  5. Yvonne @ TriedandTasty says

    November 27, 2013

    These are SO pretty! I’ve never had one of those bars, but looks delicious. I’m sure it tasted WONDERFUL!

    Reply

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