Cranberry Bliss Bars
Cranberry Bliss Bars are blondie cookie bars with chunks of white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, topped with sweet cream cheese icing, tart dried cranberries and white chocolate drizzle – perfect treat for the holidays! My starbucks copycat recipe taste just like the original with a fraction of the calories!
How To Make Cranberry Bliss Bars
Here’s the step-by-step method to making this Starbucks copycat recipe. See recipe card below for full instructions. Last year I attempted to make these light but didn’t have much success. I had used whole wheat flour and I believe that was my demise – it gave the bars an unpleasant texture and scent that I really didn’t enjoy. This time I used Gold Medal all purpose flour and the results were excellent. This is dessert after all, and although I try to use whole grains in all my meals, it doesn’t always work when baking. If you need a dessert for a holiday party, these are great. Leave them refrigerated until ready to serve.
All-purpose flour: The base for the dough, providing structure. Baking soda: Helps the dough rise and creates a soft, chewy texture. Salt: Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients and balances sweetness. Ground cinnamon: Adds warmth and a subtle spice to complement the sweet elements. White sugar: Sweetens the dough. Monk fruit sweetener also works. Brown sugar (unpacked): Adds sweetness, moisture, and a deeper, caramel-like flavor. Melted unsalted butter: Provides richness and moisture, creating a tender texture. Egg whites: Contributes to the structure and helps bind the dough together. Unsweetened applesauce: Adds moisture while reducing fat, and lends natural sweetness. Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor with a sweet and aromatic note. White chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate: Adds a creamy sweetness and a rich contrast to the tart cranberries. Dried cranberries (chopped): Provides a tart, chewy texture that balances the sweetness of the white chocolate.
Variations
Add orange zest to the batter. Make it sugar-free by swapping the sugars for monk fruit.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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