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    Home » Desserts » Cookies

    Cranberry Bliss Bars

    Published: Dec 1, 2020 · Modified: Jan 16, 2022 by Keri Hix

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    We get excited every year when Starbucks brings back their Cranberry Bliss Bars. Our version isn't exactly the same, but we love these simple to make cookie bars with chewy dried cranberries and topped with cream cheese and fresh orange zest. They are so good!

    closeup photo of a cranberry bliss bar with the baking dish in the background

    These don't last long in my house. Even my son, who limits his sweets, was caught sneaking a couple for breakfast one morning.

    Table of contents
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    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make the cookie base
    • How to make the cream cheese frosting
    • Blueberry Bliss Bars?
    • Recipe

    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!

    You will definitely want to make enough to share with family and friends.

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    Ingredients needed

    captioned ingredient photo for cranberry bliss bars
    • Butter
    • Brown Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Flour
    • Salt
    • Baking Powder
    • Orange Extract
    • Ground Ginger
    • White Baking Chips
    • Dried Cranberries
    • Cream Cheese
    • Powdered Sugar
    • Orange Zest

    How to make the cookie base

    butter creamed with brown sugar and eggs in a glass bowl

    Cream together the butter with the brown sugar. Add the eggs and orange extract.

    Continue to mix until the batter is light and creamy.

    flour and other dry ingredients added to butter and sugar cookie base

    Next, add the flour, salt, baking powder, and ground ginger. Mix everything until combined.

    white baking chips and dried cranberries added to cookie dough in a glass bowl

    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.

    baked cranberry cookies in a baking dish

    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.

    How to make the cream cheese frosting

    butter and white baking chips melted together in a glass bowl

    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.

    cream cheese creamed with butter in a glass bowl with powdered sugar added

    Add the cream cheese and beat with the electric mixer until creamy.

    Next, add the powdered sugar.

    cream cheese frosting in a glass bowl

    Continue to mix until creamy and completely blended together.

    Once the cookie base is cool, spread the frosting over the top.

    dried cranberries and orange zest added on top of cranberry bliss bars

    Sprinkle dried cranberries and orange zest over the top of the Cranberry Bliss Bars. Cut into squares or triangles and serve!

    These cookies are best stored in the refrigerator.

    closeup photo of a cranberry bliss bar with the baking dish in the background

    Enjoy these Cranberry Bliss Bars any time of the day, or really, and time of the year!

    Blueberry Bliss Bars?

    Why not?

    • 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!

    Be creative, and this recipe can easily be changed up using different flavors.

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    Recipe

    closeup photo of a cranberry bliss bar with the baking dish in the background

    Cranberry Bliss Bars

    We get excited every year when Starbucks brings back their Cranberry Bliss Bars. Now, with our copycat version, we can enjoy them year round.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 20 Servings
    Calories: 213kcal
    Author: Keri Hix

    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

    Blueberry Bliss Bars
    Why not?
    • 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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    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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