The Best Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars – Easy Holiday Dessert!

Hi there, food lover! 👋 Ready to recreate one of the most beloved holiday treats right in your own kitchen? 🎄🍫

Few holiday desserts are as instantly recognizable and joy-inducing as Cranberry Bliss Bars. With their rich blondie base, creamy white chocolate frosting, bursts of tart cranberries, and a drizzle of melted white chocolate, they feel festive, indulgent, and perfectly nostalgic. This copycat version captures everything people love about the bakery favorite—but with the warmth and pride of homemade baking.

What makes these bars truly special is the contrast of flavors and textures. The base is soft, buttery, and lightly spiced with orange zest, giving it that signature holiday aroma. The topping is smooth and creamy, balancing sweetness with a gentle tang from dried cranberries. Every bite feels luxurious yet comforting, making these bars ideal for cookie platters, holiday parties, or cozy nights in with a cup of coffee ☕.

This recipe stays true to the classic while keeping things simple and approachable. No complicated techniques, no fancy equipment—just honest ingredients and traditional baking methods. Best of all, these bars keep well, making them perfect for gifting or making ahead during the busy holiday season. Once you slice them into triangles, you’ll swear they came straight from the café display case.

Let’s bake a little holiday magic together. 👩‍🍳✨

🧺 Ingredients

Blondie Base

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1½ cups brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 orange 🍊
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ¾ cup dried cranberries

Creamy Frosting

• 6 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup white chocolate, melted

Topping

• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons white chocolate, melted (for drizzle)

🥣 Step-by-Step Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
5. Stir in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
6. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are set and center is just cooked.
7. Allow the blondie base to cool completely.
8. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and melted white chocolate until smooth.
9. Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars.
10. Sprinkle with dried cranberries and drizzle with melted white chocolate.
11. Chill for 30 minutes, then slice into triangles for a classic finish.

🧮 Nutritional Information (Per Bar – Approximate)

⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Baking Time: 25 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 45 minutes

⚡ Calories per serving: ~290
🍽️ Servings: 16 bars

• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Fat: 14g
• Protein: 3g
• Sugar: 26g

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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩‍🍳🍽️