Have you ever gone to Starbucks and tried one of their Cranberry Bliss Bars? They are so good, and absolutely perfect for fall. It’s a good thing that I don’t have a Starbucks on my way to work. Otherwise, I’m pretty sure I would be stopping there every day! A hot cup of coffee and a moist and crumbly Cranberry Bliss Bar (or two!)… what more could you want on a crisp fall day?
Thankfully, I’ve found a better way to get the same amazing taste without the hefty price tag–this Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss recipe. This recipe is just as good as the original, but I can make it in my own kitchen anytime I want for a fraction of the cost. Talk about a score!
Plus, I love how this Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss recipe is so much healthier than the original Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars as well. This recipe is made with only real, recognizable ingredients, many of which you probably already have on hand and all of which are easy to find at a regular grocery store. Sure, it might not be low-cal, but trust me, this copycat recipe is worth the extra calories! And at least you won’t have to worry about what strange ingredients you are putting into your body.
I’ve tried a few Starbucks Copycat Recipes now, and so far, this one is my favorite. With standard baking ingredients like flour, brown sugar and vanilla, as well as flavorful additions including cranberries, orange zest and white chocolate chips, this is one recipe you’ve got to try!
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Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss
Ingredients
For Cake
- 3/4 cup melted Butter
- 1 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 1/4 cup Flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped Dried Cranberries
- 6 oz chopped White Chocolate or White Chocolate Chips
For Frosting
- 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 6 oz melted White Chocolate
- 1/2 cup chopped Dried Cranberries
- 2 tsp Grated Orange Zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with butter.
- Combine butter, brown sugar eggs and vanilla. Beat until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while beating.
- Stir in the cranberries and chocolate.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese, orange zest and powdered sugar until well-blended.
- Slowly add about half of the melted chocolate while beating.
- Frost the bars and sprinkle with cranberries.
- Transfer remaining chocolate to zippered sandwich bag and clip corner to pipe.
- Drizzle white chocolate over top.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour then cut into triangle shapes.
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