Best 2 Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Cranberry Bliss Bar, a harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This iconic treat from Starbucks combines a chewy oatmeal cookie base with a layer of tangy cranberry filling and a creamy white chocolate topping. With its festive appearance and irresistible taste, the Cranberry Bliss Bar is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a special celebration, or simply a sweet craving.

This article provides you with two delectable recipes to recreate this beloved dessert in the comfort of your own kitchen. The first recipe is a classic rendition of the Cranberry Bliss Bar, featuring a homemade oatmeal cookie base, a tart cranberry filling made from fresh or frozen cranberries, and a rich white chocolate topping. The second recipe offers a gluten-free alternative, featuring a gluten-free oat flour base, a naturally sweetened cranberry filling, and a dairy-free white chocolate topping. Both recipes are meticulously detailed with step-by-step instructions, ensuring a successful baking experience for bakers of all skill levels.

Let's cook with our recipes!

STARBUCKS COPYCAT CRANBERRY BLISS BAR



Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bar image

Todd Wilbur of the famous Top Secret Recipe clones posts a demo of this recipe on his site www.topsecretrecipes.com. Starbucks only brings these out during a limited part of the year. These used to be the only pastry I would buy from them. They are a soft triangle of white chocolate and cranberry cake covered with creamy lemon frosting and dried cranberries. Make sure you don't substitute the crystalized ginger for powdered ginger!

Provided by Mama2Three

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup dried cranberries, diced
4 ounces white chocolate, cut into chunks (I like Ghirardelli)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup dried cranberries, diced
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make cake by beating butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, ginger, and salt and beat well. Gradually mix in flour until smooth. Mix 3/4 cup diced dried cranberries and white chocolate into the batter by hand. Pour batter into a well-greased 9x13-inch baking pan and spread evenly across the pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until cake is light brown on top. Allow cake to cool.
  • Make frosting by combining softened cream cheese, 3 cups powdered sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. When the cake has cooled, spread frosting over the top of cake.
  • Sprinkle1/4 cup of diced cranberries over the frosting on the cake.
  • Whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and shortening. Drizzle icing over cranberries in a sweeping motion or use a pastry bag with a fine tip. Or you could even put the icing in a zip topped bag trim a corner off the bottom and use it as you would the pastry bag.
  • Cover the cake and let it chill for at least two hours, then slice the cake lengthwise (the long way) through the middle. Slice the cake across the width three times making a total of eight rectangular slices. Slice each of those rectangles diagonally creating 16 triangular slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.5, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 71.5, Sodium 157.3, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 46.9, Protein 3.5

STARBUCKS CRANBERRY BLISS BAR



STARBUCKS CRANBERRY BLISS BAR image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Bake

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Cake
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup diced dried cranberries
6 ounces white chocolate, cut into chunks
Frosting
4-ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup diced dried cranberries
Drizzled Icing
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Make cake by beating butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, ginger, and salt and beat well. Gradually mix in flour until smooth. Mix 3/4 cup diced dried cranberries and white chocolate into the batter by hand. Pour batter into a well-greased 9x13" baking pan. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly across the pan. Bake for 35

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need.
  • Use Fresh Cranberries: Fresh cranberries are best for this recipe. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't Overmix the Dough: Overmixing the dough will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking will help the bars hold their shape. If you don't have time to chill the dough, you can bake it immediately. However, the bars will be more likely to spread.
  • Use a Sharp Knife to Cut the Bars: A sharp knife will help you get clean, even cuts. If you don't have a sharp knife, you can use a serrated knife.

Conclusion:

These Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their sweet and tart flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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