This is my version of the Cranberry Bliss Bars we get from Starbucks. A chewy cookie base, filled with dried cranberries and white baking chips. Topped with a cream cheese frosting and orange zest.
Recipe Ingredients
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Eggs
- All-Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Orange Extract
- Ground Ginger
- White Baking Chips
- Dried Cranberries
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Orange Zest
Blueberry Bliss Bars?
Also Delicious!
- Replace dried cranberries with dried blueberries.
- Omit the ground ginger and add ground cinnamon.
- Use a little lemon extract instead of orange extract.
- Instead of orange zest, use lemon zest. Tasty!
Recipe Directions
Cream together the butter with the brown sugar. Add the eggs and orange extract. Continue to mix until the batter is light and creamy.
Next, add the flour, salt, baking powder, and ground ginger. Mix everything until combined.
Now, add the white baking chips and dried cranberries. Stir to combine.
Spread the cookie dough base into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish that has been coated with non-stick spray. Place the dish into the oven and bake.
When the cookies are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle, remove the cookies from the oven and place on a rack to cool.
Put the butter and white baking chips in a microwave-safe bowl. In 20-30 second increments in the microwave, heat, and stir until the chips are melted.
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Add the cream cheese and beat with the electric mixer until creamy.
Next, add the powdered sugar. Mix until creamy.
Once the cookie base is cool, spread the frosting over the top. Sprinkle with additional dried cranberries and orange zest. Cut into squares or triangles and serve!
Chewy, tart dried cranberries mixed with sweet and silky cream cheese frosting. These flavors are all brought together with the addition of ground ginger and fresh orange zest. So yummy! These Cranberry Bliss Bars are best stored in the refrigerator.
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Complete Recipe
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Equipment
- Electric hand mixer
Ingredients
For the cookie base
- ½ cup Butter
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Orange Extract
- 1 cup Flour
- ¾ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ½ cup Dried Cranberries Like Craisins
- ½ cup White Baking Chips
For the cream cheese frosting
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- ¼ cup White Baking Chips
- 3 ounces Cream Cheese
- ½ teaspoon Orange Extract
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
Toppings
- Dried Cranberries Craisins
- Fresh Orange Zest
Instructions
For the cookie bars
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degress.
- Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar. Add the eggs and orange extract. Mix with the electric mixer until light and creamy.
- Next, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and ginger. Mix until well combined.
- Add the dried cranberries and white baking chips. Stir to combine. Put the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down slightly.
- Bake in the oven for 20 - 24 minutes until done. Cool slightly.
For the topping
- Place the butter and white baking chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat and stir, in 20 - 30 second increments, until the chips are melted.
- Add the cream cheese and orange extract, mix well with the electric mixer. Next, add the powdered sugar and continue to mix until well blended.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cookie base. Sprinkle dried cranberries and orange zest over the frosting.
- Cut into squares or triangles and serve. Best if stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Replace dried cranberries with dried blueberries.
- Omit the ground ginger and add ground cinnamon.
- Use a little lemon extract instead of orange extract.
- Instead of orange zest, use lemon zest. Tasty!
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