why make this recipe
Making Homemade Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars at home is a delightful way to enjoy a popular treat without having to visit the café. These bars are perfect for sharing and enhance your holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Plus, creating them yourself allows you to control the ingredients, making it a fun and personal baking experience.
how to make Homemade Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, adding milk as needed for consistency.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve!
how to serve Homemade Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars
These cranberry bliss bars are best served at room temperature. You can present them on a nice platter or plate them individually. For an extra touch, consider adding a sprinkle of chopped cranberries or white chocolate shavings on top for decoration. They make a fantastic treat with coffee or tea!
how to store Homemade Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars
To store these bars, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you’d like to keep them longer, you can refrigerate them for up to two weeks. For longer storage, these bars can be frozen. Wrap them securely in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil before freezing.
tips to make Homemade Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars
- Make sure to use softened butter for easy mixing.
- Don’t overmix the batter; stir until it’s just combined for a tender texture.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cranberries and white chocolate chips to suit your taste.
- For a festive touch, try adding some orange zest to the frosting.
variation
You can easily customize these bars by substituting the dried cranberries with other dried fruits like cherries or apricots. You can also replace the white chocolate chips with milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips for a different flavor profile!
FAQs
1. Can I make these bars gluten-free?
Yes! Simply substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
2. How do I know when the bars are done baking?
The bars should be golden brown on the top and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
3. Can I leave out the cream cheese in the frosting?
Yes, you can use just powdered sugar and milk to make a simple glaze if you prefer a lighter topping.
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, adding milk as needed for consistency.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve!