Cranberry Bliss Bar (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)

These Cranberry Bliss Bars are chewy, tangy, and perfectly sweet—just like the Starbucks original. Loaded with dried cranberries, white chocolate, and a hint of orange zest, they’re ideal for the holidays or anytime you crave a festive treat!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• For the topping: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2–3 teaspoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and orange zest.
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
9. For the topping, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars and allow to set before slicing into squares.

Calories (Approx.)

• Per bar (1/16th of pan): ~280 calories

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars are chewy, buttery, and packed with tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate. The orange zest adds a festive touch, making them perfect for holiday gifting or a cozy homemade treat. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they bring the Starbucks experience straight to your kitchen!