Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar Recipe • Food Folks and Fun (2024)

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These Cranberry Bliss Bars are perfect for the holidays. They’re quick and easy to make and taste, just like Starbucks!

Cranberry Bliss Bars are a must-have every holiday season that you can now make yourself and have money left over for some stocking stuffers. These bars cost $7.66 to make, which is just $0.64 per serving. You’d easily pay five times that amount at Starbucks!

A few of my other favorite cranberry must-have recipes include my Cranberry Fluff Salad, Cranberry Chicken Salad with Pecans, and Thanksgiving Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette.

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  • This Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar Recipe tastes just like the real deal!
  • Cranberry Bliss Bar Variations
  • Cranberry Bliss Bar Starbucks FAQs
    • Cranberry Bliss Bar Tools:
    • More Copycat Recipes :

This Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar Recipe tastes just like the real deal!

Today I’m sharing a copycat recipe for Starbuck’s Cranberry Bliss Bars. They taste just like the ones you get from Starbucks, PLUS they’re super quick and easy to make!

I love treating myself to a Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar, but they’re a little pricey. However, for the price of 3 bars from Starbucks, I can make an entire batch of bars for myself and, of course, for sharing!

My family loves these, and they’re great for a winter lunchbox treat, winter bake sales, and of course, for parties! I also love cutting these into smaller squares and adding them to holiday cookie trays.

Cranberry Bliss Bar Recipe Ingredients & Cost

Per Serving Cost: $0.64

Recipe Cost: $7.66

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour – $0.43
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder – $0.21
  • ¼ teaspoon salt – $0.01
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon – $0.01
  • ¾ cup salted butter – $1.20
  • 1 ½ cups light brown sugar – $0.66
  • 2 large eggs – $0.20
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – $0.31
  • ½ cup dried cranberries – $0.66
  • 1 brick of cream cheese – $1.96
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips – $1.49
  • 1 Tablespoon grated orange zest – $0.23
  • 1 cup powdered sugar – $0.29

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.

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How to make Cranberry Bliss Bars

  1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a 13×9-inch baking dish.
  2. Next, in one bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix the butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  3. Add the flour mixture to the cream mixture.
  4. Stir in the cranberries and chopped chocolate.
  5. Next, spread the batter into the pan and bake for 18-21 minutes.
  6. While the blondie layer cools, make the frosting and prep the melted white chocolate topping.
  7. Spread the frosting over the brownies and top with cranberries and melted white chocolate.
  8. Finally, cut the brownies and serve.

***Make sure you check out the recipe video in the recipe card below!

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Cranberry Bliss Bar Variations

  • This recipe makes 12 large bars. You can cut them into smaller bars to serve 24 people.
  • Sometimes I add 1 cup of toasted pecans to the cookie layer.

Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar Storage

SERVE: You can keep these cranberry bliss bars bars at room temperature for about 2-3 hours before they need to be covered and refrigerated.

STORE:These bars will keep, chilled and in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.

FREEZE:This cranberry bliss bar recipe freezes nicely. Place the bars in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to six weeks.

Cranberry Bliss Bar Starbucks FAQs

Are cranberry bliss bars seasonal?

Cranberry bars are known as a seasonal dessert because of the cranberries, which are a winter fruit. Cranberry dishes and desserts are very popular to serve during the holiday months. However, you can technically serve this year-round because the recipe calls for dried cranberries and not fresh.

How long do cranberry bliss bars last?

These bars will keep chilled and in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Can you freeze Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars?

You can freeze these bars for up to six weeks. Store them in an airtight container in the freezer.

Do you need to refrigerate cranberry bliss bar?

Yes, it would be best if you refrigerated cranberry bliss bars. This is because they contain cream cheese frosting, a dairy product. Dairy products need to be refrigerated to prevent spoilage.

Does the Starbucks Cranberry Bliss bar have nuts?

The Cranberry Bliss bar may contain nuts, depending on the location. It is always best to check with the barista to confirm the ingredients before ordering.

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Cranberry Bliss Bar Tools:

  • 9×13-inch pan
  • mixing bowl
  • handheld mixer
  • whisk
  • wire rack

More Copycat Recipes:

  • Movie Theater Popcorn
  • Honey Wheat Bushman Bread Outback Copycat
  • Chicken and Gnocchi Olive Garden Soup
  • Copycat Brownie Brittle
  • Food Truck Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
  • Hawaiian Food Truck Garlic Shrimp
  • Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
  • Zuppa Toscana Copycat Olive Garden Soup
  • Copycat Red Velvet Cheesecake
  • Better than Lofthouse Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
  • New York Style Thin Crust Pizza

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Cranberry Bliss Bar

Author a Food, Folks and Fun original!

Recipe Cost $ $7.66

Serving Cost $ $0.64

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 hours hours 40 minutes minutes

12 people

TheseCranberry Bliss Barsare perfect for the holidays. They're quick and easy to make and taste, just like Starbucks!

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch pan

  • mixing bowl

  • handheld mixer

  • whisk

  • wire rack

Ingredients

FOR THE COOKIE LAYER:

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup salted butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

FOR THE FROSTING AND TOPPING:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips melted
  • ½ cup dried cranberries roughly chopped

Instructions

MAKE BLONDIES:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13×9-inch baking dish with foil, leaving a foil overhang on either side for handles. Spray foil with nonstick spray.

  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.

  • In a large bowl whisk together the butter and sugar and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Then, use an electric mixer to beat in the eggs and vanilla.

  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix together until combined and no flour streaks appear.

  • Stir in the cranberries and white chocolate chips (the batter will be thick).

  • Spread the blondie batter into the prepared pan.

  • Bake for 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not over-bake). Cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.

MAKE FROSTING

  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, orange zest, and powdered sugar until well-blended. Gradually add half of the melted white chocolate; beat until blended.

FROST AND ADD TOPPINGS:

  • Frost brownies. Sprinkle with cranberries. Drizzle with remaining melted white chocolate.

FINISHED AND SERVE:

  • Use the foil handles to release the bars from the pan. Cut bars into your desired shape; squares or triangles. Store, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Video

Notes

This recipe makes 12 really big bars. Feel free to cut them in half to make 24 bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 662IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg

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This Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar recipe first appeared on FFF on December 7, 2014. I have since updated the photos and added a recipe video.

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in the Starbucks cranberry bliss bar? ›

Wheat flour, Sugars [brown sugar, sucrose, maltodextrin], Cream cheese [pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, salt, carob bean gum, guar gum], Butter, White confectionery coating [sugar, vegetable oils, whey powder, skim milk powder, soy lecithin, natural flavour, vanilla], Cranberries [cranberries, sugar, ...

Does the Cranberry Bliss bar need to be refrigerated? ›

Because these bars have cream cheese frosting, they need to be refrigerated.

How many cranberry bliss bars in a tray? ›

The tray comes with 6 bars.

Are cranberry bliss bars seasonal? ›

Unfortunately, the Cranberry Bliss Bar is a seasonal item that is only available while supplies last -- and when stock runs out, that's it until the next year.

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.

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 go bad? ›

If adding the cream cheese frosting, store Cranberry Bliss Bars in the refrigerator, covered. They will last up to 5 days. If not adding the frosting, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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 long does the cranberry bliss bar last? ›

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.

Can you freeze cranberry bliss bars? ›

Storing Leftover Homemade Bliss Bars

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 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.

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

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.

What season are cranberries available? ›

Fall is Harvest Season

Every autumn (usually from mid-September until around mid-November in North America and March through May in Chile), cranberries reach their peak of color and flavor and are ready for harvesting. That's when our growers harvest millions of pounds of cranberries.

Are cranberries out of season? ›

Fresh U.S. cranberries are only harvested in the fall and are available at your local grocery store from September through January.

Are cranberries sold year round? ›

Fresh cranberries are harvested in the fall and are usually only available at your local grocery store from October through December. Fortunately, cranberries can be frozen for up to a year, so remember to stock up with an extra bag or two around the holidays to use throughout the year.

How much sugar is in a bliss bar? ›

Ingredients
Typical ValuesPer 20g BarPer 100g
Carbohydrate14 g71 g
of which sugars7.2 g36 g
Fibre1.2 g6.0 g
Protein0.9 g4.7 g
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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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