Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe
A soft and chewy cranberry bliss bar with white chocolate and citrus cream cheese frosting, inspired by Starbucks but even better homemade.
Ingredients
For the blondie base
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup white chocolate chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
For the frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup dried cranberries chopped
- 1 oz white chocolate melted (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, ginger, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine with the wet mixture.
- Fold in chopped white chocolate and cranberries. Spread batter evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, orange zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting over the cooled base. Sprinkle chopped cranberries and drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
- Chill slightly for cleaner slicing. Cut into squares, then diagonally to make triangles.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 290–320 kcal |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Sugars | 27 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Sodium | 125 mg |