These homemade Cranberry Bliss Bars capture the essence of the beloved Starbucks treat, minus the additives and preservatives (#winning!).
Featuring a soft blondie base, a creamy layer of cream cheese frosting, and a topping of tart cranberries and white chocolate, each bar offers a taste of pure bliss in every bite!
Ingredients:
Dry
½ cup dried cranberries
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup white chocolate chips
Wet:
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
¼ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white chocolate chips, melted
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment and set aside.
Place all of the dry ingredients into a bowl. Mix and set aside.
Use a standing mixer to cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Next, add the egg, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla to the bowl and mix.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix to combine.
Transfer the dough to the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
Once the bars are completely cooled, prepare the frosting. Add the cream cheese, greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a bowl and mix. Spread the frosting on top of the bars.
Top with dried cranberries and drizzle the melted white chocolate on top. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to allow the melted chocolate time to firm up.
Nutrition
Calories: 280 kcal, Carbohydrates: 36 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 13 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 21 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Prep: 20minutes mins Cook: 30minutes mins Total: 50minutes min Servings: 12
