Cranberry Bliss Bars Starbucks (Print Version)

White chocolate cranberry bars with soft texture, creamy frosting, and holiday flair.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Bar Base

01 - 1 cup unsalted melted butter
02 - 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
03 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
09 - 3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries

→ Frosting and Topping

10 - 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
11 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
13 - 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
14 - 2 ounces melted white chocolate

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat melted butter and dark brown sugar until smooth and glossy. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even texture.
04 - Gently combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, mixing only until no flour streaks remain to avoid toughness.
05 - Fold in white chocolate chips and chopped dried cranberries until evenly dispersed.
06 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
07 - Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy and light.
08 - Spread frosting over cooled bars. Top with additional dried cranberries and drizzle with melted white chocolate. Allow drizzle to set.
09 - Lift the entire bar slab using parchment, transfer to a cutting board, and cut into 24 squares using a hot knife for clean edges.

# Extra Tips & Details:

01 - Allow bars to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
02 - Using room temperature cream cheese ensures smooth, lump-free frosting.
03 - Dried cranberries provide the perfect chewy contrast to the soft bar texture.
04 - Bars can be sliced into triangles for a true coffee shop-style presentation.

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