Cranberry Bliss Bars (Almost Like Starbucks) Recipe

Name: Cranberry Bliss Bars (Almost Like Starbucks)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bars; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/4 cups Splenda brown sugar blend; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup low-carbohydrate baking mix (such as Atkins or home made); 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped; 6 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped (sf preferred); 1/3 cup candied ginger, finely chopped; Frosting; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 cups Splenda granular (pulsed in food processor into a powder) or 1 1/2 cups nature sweet powder sugar substitute (low-carb powdered sugar available at netrition.com); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon sugar-free vanilla; 1 tablespoon dole lite orange juice; 1 teaspoon powdered orange rind; 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries; 1/2 cup white chocolate, shavings (1/2 to 3/4)

Servings: persons

Bars
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups Splenda brown sugar blend
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup low-carbohydrate baking mix (such as Atkins or home made)
1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
6 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped (sf preferred)
1/3 cup candied ginger, finely chopped
Frosting
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups Splenda granular (pulsed in food processor into a powder) or 1 1/2 cups nature sweet powder sugar substitute (low-carb powdered sugar available at netrition.com)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon sugar-free vanilla
1 tablespoon dole lite orange juice
1 teaspoon powdered orange rind
1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
1/2 cup white chocolate, shavings (1/2 to 3/4)

1
For bars:
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
3
Line a 10x15 jelly roll pan with parchment, trimming away any excess.
4
Cream butter and Brown sugar blend splenda in electric mixer until smooth.
5
Add eggs one at a time, allowing each to incorporate.
6
Add dry ingredients in small amounts, allowing time to blend and not forgetting to scrape down the mixer bowl.
7
Turn off mixer, remove paddle, and fold in cranberries, chocolate, and ginger peel.
8
Spread batter over parchment on pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until bars are not puffy and slightly firm to the touch.
9
Allow to cool.
10
For topping:
11
In another kitchenaid bowl, blend softened cream cheese with nature sweet powder, butter, vanilla. orange juice and powdered rind, making sure you scrape down the mixer bowl and blend (To make powdered rind, run dried peel through a spice mill then sift to remove any grit).
12
Turn off mixer, remove paddle, and fold in dried cranberries.
13
When bars are cool, spread frosting evenly on top and sprinkle with chocolate shavings (scrape a bar on the side with a large knife to get these- doesn't matter if it crumbles instead of curling).
14
Cut bars into fourths along the length, and into 3 parts along the width, then cut each square into a triangle.
15
Store bars in the refrigerator.

1814

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bars, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/4 cups Splenda brown sugar blend, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Bliss Bars (Almost Like Starbucks) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cranberry Bliss Bars (Almost Like Starbucks)

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Variations & substitutions

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