Name: Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 53 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 batch White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies (refer to Taste of Home original recipe); Parchment paper; Cream cheese frosting (typically cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract); Dried cranberries, chopped; White chocolate chunks or chips

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Introduction

If you love the deliciously festive flavors of Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars, you can easily make a copycat version at home. These bars combine chewy white chocolate cranberry blondies with a creamy frosting, perfect for holiday treats or anytime you crave a sweet and tangy dessert.

The image shows a close-up of a rectangular dessert with three visible layers: a thick, golden-brown base layer with a slightly rough texture, a smooth white frosting layer evenly spread on top of the base, and a thin crisscross pattern of white drizzle over the frosting. Scattered generously across the surface are small pieces of deep red dried cranberries, adding texture and color contrast against the white frosting. The dessert sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 batch White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies (recipe from Taste of Home)
Parchment paper

Instructions

Step 1: Line a 9 x 13 inch metal pan with parchment paper to ensure the blondies can be removed easily after baking.
Step 2: Prepare the White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie batter following the Taste of Home recipe exactly.
Step 3: When adding the flour, fold it in gently with a spatula until just combined to avoid dense or dry blondies.
Step 4: Bake the blondies and begin checking around the 18-minute mark with a toothpick; when it comes out clean, the blondies are done.
Step 5: Allow the blondies to cool completely before spreading the frosting on top.
Step 6: For clean, neat slices, chill the frosted blondies in the refrigerator until the frosting firms up.
Step 7: Use a large, sharp chef’s knife—preferably one designed for brownies or blondies—for cutting.
Step 8: Between each cut, run the knife under hot water and wipe it dry to make slicing smoother and cleaner.

Tips & Variations

Gently folding in the flour prevents the blondies from becoming tough, keeping them soft and chewy.
Chill the bars before cutting to help the frosting hold its shape and to create cleaner slices.
Use fresh or frozen cranberries in the blondies for a vibrant burst of flavor and texture.

Storage

Store the cranberry bliss bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Chilling helps maintain the frosting’s texture. To serve, bring them to room temperature for about 15 minutes or reheat briefly in the microwave for a warm treat.

How to Serve

A group of triangular cookie bars arranged on a white marbled surface are shown. Each bar has two layers: a thick, golden brown cookie base embedded with small white chunks, and a creamy white chocolate layer on top. The white chocolate layer is decorated with scattered bright red dried cranberries and thin drizzles of white chocolate zigzagging across the surface. The bars are cut cleanly, showing the distinct layers, and a few are positioned upright to reveal the thickness and texture of both layers. In the background, there are red berries and green holly leaves adding a festive touch. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the blondies without white chocolate?

Yes, you can substitute the white chocolate chips with regular or dark chocolate chips, but the flavor will be different from the classic Cranberry Bliss Bars.

What frosting is best for these bars?

A cream cheese frosting complements the cranberry and white chocolate flavors perfectly, offering a tangy balance to the sweetness of the blondies.