Description
A delicious homemade version of Starbucks cranberry bliss bars featuring real white chocolate and cranberries in a soft blondie base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the bars are cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top and sprinkle with additional dried cranberries.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a festive touch, add orange zest to the frosting.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg