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Starbucks Copy Cat Cranberry Bliss Bars

The first time I tried these Starbucks Copy Cat Cranberry Bliss Bars I thought I had died and gone to heaven!  So when I found this recipe from Belle of the Kitchen I knew I had to try it!  I actually found many different versions of this recipe on-line but when I saw the list of ingredients included orange extract and ginger I knew this would be delicious.  Guess what?  I was right.  Now you can make these Starbucks Copy Cat Cranberry Bliss Bars for your friends and family year round!  They make gorgeous gifts too!

Recipe

Bars:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp orange extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup craisins

Frosting and Topping:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp orange extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup Craisins, roughly chopped
  • 2 squares baking chocolate (white or dark depending on your preference, we used dark!), melted

Starbucks Copy cat cranberry bliss bars are beautiful and deliciousInstructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a rimmed cookie sheet or jelly roll pan (10″ x 15″) with parchment paper
  2. Beat together melted butter and brown sugar with electric mixer (med. speed).  Add eggs, orange extract, vanilla and beat until well mised.  Add ginger, baking powder, salt and flour just until blended.  Don’t over mix.
  3. Stir in white chocolate chips and Craisins by hand.  Spread evenly over bottom of prepared pan.  Bake for 18-22 minute or until set and golden brown on edges.  Cool on wire rack.  Allow bars to cool completely before frosting.
  4. To make frosting beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer until smooth.  Add orange and vanilla extracts and mix well.  Top cooled bars with frosting.  Sprinkle with chopped Craisins and drizzle melted white or dark chocolate over top with a fork.  Cut into triangles and enjoy!

Starbucks copy cat cranberry bliss bar perfect homemade gift

Wrap these up in small cellophane bags, tie with a festive ribbon and a cute tag.  They make the perfect personalized gift!  Your friends will thank you (and will probably ask you to share the recipe!)  Merry Christmas from our home to yours!

With Love and Blessings,

Jodie & Julie

 

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  1. TSP Login says

    January 9, 2017 at 3:05 am

    Hey great post. I hope it’s ok that I shared this on my FB, if not, no
    issues just let me know and I’ll delete it. Regardless
    keep up the good work.

    Reply
    • jjdesigntwins says

      January 9, 2017 at 9:04 am

      We are so glad you enjoyed. These bars are amazing! We had a lot of fun making and eating them! You are welcome to share on Facebook and we appreciate that. Thank you for visiting. With gratitude, Julie & Jodie

      Reply
  2. Elizma C says

    March 4, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    I might have to make these to go with my coffee!

    March Madness ☺

    Reply
    • jjdesigntwins says

      March 10, 2017 at 9:09 pm

      Elizma, I think you just might! When we made them over Christmas Jodie ate one every single morning with her coffee until they were gone. I don’t have a sweet tooth in the morning so I just let her enjoy them! Let’s just say they were a hit. Hope you have fun with them and think of us:) XO ~ Julie & Jodie

      Reply
  3. Sherry Hudson says

    March 10, 2017 at 8:39 am

    These bars look delicious! You’re right……they would make a nice gift! March Madness is here at my house……..just got home with a rosemary plant, Caladium bulbs, and a beautiful geranium.

    Reply
  4. Corey says

    March 26, 2017 at 5:36 am

    It’s been two days of rain here in Chicago, and in was looking for a sweet treat to bake. These are on my list for today. Super excited.. thanks for sharing this yummy recipe. Have a beautiful Sunday! March Madness!

    Reply
  5. Lauren says

    March 29, 2017 at 4:13 am

    These look wonderful!! I make a cranberry bliss cookie, but I’m going to have to try these next time! March madness

    Reply
  6. LISABETH says

    March 29, 2017 at 7:08 am

    I have to try this, sounds delicious ???? March madness

    Reply
  7. Rhonda Comus says

    March 29, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Julie and Jodie-
    I’m gonna have to make these and take them to work to enjoy with my coworkers. They like it when someone brings goodies in to share. Thanks for sharing the recipe. March madness almost gone. ????

    Reply

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