Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars (copycat) Recipe (2024)

Our Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars (copycat) Recipe is the perfect sweet treat! Today’s Cranberry Bliss Bar recipe is sure to make the whole family happy. I love this recipe and the fun time I had creating a starbucks copycat version to share with all of you!

Inspiration for Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars (copycat) Recipe

A few weeks ago I went out to Denver CO! While I was out running around the city I stopped at Starbucks… AND fell head-over-heals in LOVE with their Cranberry Bliss Bars!

Holy Cow. You’re in for an amazing treat. True to my I-need-to-duplicate-that-at-home self…. I’ve come up with a very delicious version 🙂

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I must tell you made another batch with 1 (8oz) package of neufatchel cream cheese in place of the 1/2 C greek yogurt and WOW! Loved them even a little bit more (If that’s possible?)

• If you want a rich buttery tasting bar replace the 1/2 C greek yogurt with 1/2 C butter!

• I like to make my recipes as skinny as possible while keeping amazing flavor but I think it would taste exactly like Starbucks with the full butter and the full calories. 🙂

How to make Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars (copycat) Recipe

  • Dough:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray rimmed cookie sheet approx 18 x 13 with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine butter and cream cheese; cream 2-3 minutes.
  • Add sugar and mix just until incorporated.
  • Add 1 egg at a time; mixing with each addition. Add vanilla; mix. In a medium mixing bowl sift together flour, baking soda, salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet all at one time; mixing just until incorporated. Hand stir in 3/4 C white chocolate chips and cranberries.
  • Coat hand with cooking spray and press dough into prepared cookie sheet
  • Bake 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Set on rack to cool completely.
  • Frosting:
  • In a medium mixing bowl whip cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add vanilla; mix. In a small microwave bowl melt chocolate chips for 20 seconds, stir, microwave 15 seconds, stir well.
  • Add 1 C powdered sugar; mix. Drizzle in melted chocolate, mix well.
  • Add remaining powdered sugar; mix until incorporated. Spread over cooled cookie sheet, evenly sprinkle cranberries.
  • Melt remaining chocolate chips as directed above.
  • Drizzle with a fork over cranberries. Let chocolate cool and Serve!

Yield: 36

Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars (copycat) Recipe (3)

Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars (copycat)is such a wonderful combination of Cranberries and White Chocolate nestled up together to make a festive Holiday treat!

Prep Time30 minutes

Cook Time15 minutes

Total Time45 minutes

Ingredients

  • Dough:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 8 ounces neufchatel cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs or 1 whole and 2 egg whites, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • Frosting:
  • 1 8 ounces cream cheese (I used neufchâtel cream cheese), softened
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Toppings:
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  1. Dough:
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Spray rimmed cookie sheet approx 18 x 13 with cooking spray; set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl combine butter and cream cheese; cream 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add sugar and mix just until incorporated.
  6. Add 1 egg at a time; mixing with each addition. Add vanilla; mix. In a medium mixing bowl sift together flour, baking soda, salt.
  7. Add dry ingredients to wet all at one time; mixing just until incorporated. Hand stir in 3/4 C white chocolate chips and cranberries.
  8. Coat hand with cooking spray and press dough into prepared cookie sheet
  9. Bake 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Set on rack to cool completely.
  10. Frosting:
  11. In a medium mixing bowl whip cream cheese until smooth.
  12. Add vanilla; mix. In a small microwave bowl melt chocolate chips for 20 seconds, stir, microwave 15 seconds, stir well.
  13. Add 1 C powdered sugar; mix. Drizzle in melted chocolate, mix well.
  14. Add remaining powdered sugar; mix until incorporated. Spread over cooled cookie sheet, evenly sprinkle cranberries.
  15. Melt remaining chocolate chips as directed above.
  16. Drizzle with a fork over cranberries. Let chocolate cool and Serve!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

36

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 208Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 169mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 3g

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Here are a couple of photo’s from my fun trip to Denver, Rob and Emily took me to see the Bronco’s play AND they won too so that was exciting!

Ruthie and Em

Em and Rob

Bronco’s Touchdown!

One last photo of Emily’s dog, Millie and our dog, Lila… they’re sisters and from the same litter- this was the first time they’d seen each other since we got them as puppies! (click here to see them as puppies!) We were SO glad they liked each other and had a fun time running and playing and doing dog stuff together 🙂

Lila (black) and Millie (white) hanging out!

Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars (copycat) Recipe is a festive Holiday treat!

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Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars (copycat) Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the cranberry thing at Starbucks? ›

Melt away the holiday chill with the sweet and tart flavors of whole dried cranberries in layers of creamy milk chocolate. They pair well with a range of beverages, from Central and South American coffees to lattes, mochas and more.

Do Starbucks cranberry bliss bars need to be refrigerated? ›

Do Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Need to be Refrigerated? One of the most pressing questions regarding this recipe is whether or not they need to be refrigerated after baking. The answer is yes. They will keep better in the refrigerator and especially since it has the cream cheese frosting on top.

Do cranberry bliss bars freeze well? ›

Yes, because of the cream cheese in the frosting. Can you freeze cranberry bliss bars? Yes, they will last in the freezer, well wrapped, for 2-3 months.

What is a cranberry bliss bar Starbucks? ›

290calories. 100★ item. A blondie cake with dried cranberries—finished with a layer of cream-cheese icing flecked with orange zest and a sprinkle of dried cranberries. -

Do cranberry bliss bars have nuts in them? ›

DO CRANBERRY BLISS BARS HAVE NUTS? The Starbucks version of the cranberry bliss bars does not have nuts. My recipe does not have nuts in the batter, but I add chopped pistachios to the topping.

Why does Starbucks have secret menu? ›

Starbucks baristas are ready to be honest about your "secret menu" drink requests. What is Starbucks' secret menu? Well, it's all but secret nowadays. This unofficial collection of drinks are often new recipes created by regular, everyday customers trying to make something more with Starbucks' core ingredients.

Is the Cranberry Bliss bar seasonal? ›

Cranberry bliss bars are a seasonal treat at Starbucks—but when you make them at home, it's bliss bar season all year long! If you're looking for the perfect easy homemade treat to make for your office holiday potluck or gifting to friends and family, you've found it.

How long are Starbucks cranberry bliss bars good for? ›

How long are cranberry bliss bars good for? These are best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container with parchment paper or plastic wrap between each layer. They will keep for about 5 days. You can store them tightly wrapped in the freezer for up to two months.

Can cranberry bliss bars be left out? ›

Garnish: After frosting, but before the white chocolate drizzle sets, sprinkle the additional chopped cranberries on top. This ensures they stick to the bars. Storage: Remember that the cream cheese frosting means these bars should be stored in the refrigerator if not consumed within a few hours.

How many cranberry bliss bars in a tray? ›

The tray comes with 6 bars.

How many calories in a cranberry bliss bar from Starbucks? ›

There are 290 calories in 1 bar (69 g) of Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Can I freeze Starbucks Cranberry Bliss bar? ›

You can also freeze Starbucks cranberry bliss bars! Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and flash freeze for about an hour, until firm. Then, stack between layers of parchment in a freezer-safe container or storage bag.

How long are cranberry bliss bars good in the fridge? ›

How Long Do Cranberry Bliss Bars Keep? Keep these bars in an airtight contain in the refrigerator. They will last for up to 5 days.

How do you cut dessert bars into triangles? ›

Cut the rectangular and square bars in half diagonally to create triangles. Try cutting our Triple Chip Cookie Bars into triangles for an impressive finishing touch.

How much sugar is in a bliss bar? ›

Delivery Information
MetricPer 100gPer 25g bar
of which sugars34g8.5g
Fibre6.9g1.7g
Protein3.9g1.0g
Salt0.13g0.03g
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What is the violet drink at Starbucks made of? ›

What's included. The sweet blackberries and tart hibiscus flavor of our Very Berry Hibiscus Starbucks Refreshers® beverage swirl together with creamy coconutmilk and ice, creating refreshing (and violet-hued!)

Are Craisins dried cranberries? ›

Dried cranberries may be marketed as craisins due to the similarity in appearance with raisins, although the word "Craisin" is a registered trademark of Ocean Spray. Craisins were introduced as part of a packaged cereal produced by Ralston Purina in 1989.

What is in a Starbucks Refresher drink? ›

Ingredients. Ice, Strawberry Acai Base [Water, Sugar, White Grape Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Natural Green Coffee Flavor, Fruit And Vegetable Juice, Rebaudioside-a], Lemonade [Water, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Lemon Oil], Freeze-dried Strawberries.

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