Cranberry Bliss Bars Starbucks (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Bars

01 - 227 g unsalted butter, melted
02 - 330 g light brown sugar
03 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 250 g all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
08 - 170 g white chocolate chips
09 - 110 g dried cranberries, roughly chopped

→ For the Frosting and Topping

10 - 227 g cream cheese, softened
11 - 120 g powdered sugar
12 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 45 g dried cranberries, chopped
14 - 85 g white chocolate, melted for drizzling

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a 23x33 cm baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend melted butter and brown sugar until well combined. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Add dry mixture to wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Avoid over-mixing. Gently fold in white chocolate chips and chopped cranberries.
05 - Transfer batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool bars completely in the pan.
06 - Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until light and fluffy.
07 - Spread frosting evenly over fully cooled bars. Sprinkle with chopped cranberries and drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
08 - Using the parchment overhang, carefully lift bars from the pan. Slice evenly into 24 squares.
09 - Allow bars to reach room temperature before serving for optimal flavor and texture.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Line the baking pan leaving an overhang for easy bar removal.
02 - Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smoother, fluffier frosting.
03 - Melt white chocolate slowly to avoid burning or seizing; employ microwave in short bursts or a double boiler.
04 - For clean edges, immerse knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.
05 - Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment.
06 - Allow bars to come to room temperature for best taste before serving, although they can be enjoyed chilled.

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