Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Bars (A Starbucks Copycat Recipe) (2024)

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A Starbucks copycat recipe, these Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Bars taste JUST LIKE the original and are super easy to make!

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So my son and I went to Starbucks, picked up one cranberry bliss bar, and I did a blind taste test on him. He had no idea which was the original and which was my gluten free version. He said he couldn't tell the difference at all. So there you have it!

Here's What You'll Need

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  • Kim's all purpose gluten free flour blend - a store bought blend may be substituted, but hasn't been tested.
  • Butter - in my opinion, butter is non negotiable in all baked goods, but I understand if you have special dietary needs so look below for substitution suggestions.
  • Dried cranberries - we definitely want to use dried versus fresh cranberries in these bars.
  • Orange zest - cranberries and oranges are like best buds. They compliment each other so well.
  • White chocolate chips - the tartness of the cranberries deserves a good dose of white chocolate chips for that sweet surprise.
  • Cream cheese - this is the best foundation for that perfect cranberry bliss bars frosting.

How to Make Cranberry Bliss Bars

Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Bars are so simple to make, and are adored by everyone who's ever tried them. Here's just how to make them:

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Line a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars. Set aside.

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Make batter and stir in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries by hand.

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Spread batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 18-22 minutes until set and golden brown at the edges. Cool completely before frosting.

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Beat frosting ingredients together until smooth.

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Top cooled bars with frosting. Sprinkle with chopped dried cranberries and drizzle with melted white chocolate. Refrigerate to set. Cut into triangles and serve.

Substitutions

  • Dairy free cranberry bliss bars- substitute the butter in the bars with dairy-free butter or solid vegetable shortening. Substitute the cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative, such as Kite Hill Almond Milk Cream Cheese and the white chocolate chips with a dairy-free alternative as well, such as Enjoy Life Foods Mini White Baking Chips (affiliate link).
  • Vegan cranberry bliss bars - in addition to the above dairy-free substitutions, you could try a flax or chia egg as an egg replacer (for 2 eggs, it would be 2 tablespoons of ground flax meal or chia and 6 tablespoons of warm water.

Cranberry Bliss Bars FAQs

Do cranberry bliss bars need to be refrigerated?

Yes, because of the cream cheese in the frosting.

Can you freeze cranberry bliss bars?

Yes, they will last in the freezer, well wrapped, for 2-3 months.

Can cranberry bliss bars be made dairy free?

Yes, you can substitute the butter and cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives and the white chocolate chips with allergen-free white chocolate chips.

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Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Bars

Kim

A Starbucks copycat recipe, these Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Bars taste JUST LIKE the original and are super easy to make!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Bars, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24 bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) butter, melted
  • cups (300g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • zest of one large orange
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • cups (245g) Kim's all purpose gluten free flour blend (a store bought blend may be substituted, but hasn't been tested)
  • 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup (90g) dried cranberries

Frosting and Topping

  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (85g) white chocolate chips, melted and divided
  • cups (187g) powdered sugar
  • zest of half an orange
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60g) dried cranberries, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper with overhang to lift the bars out when they are cooled.

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until well combined. Add in eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.

  • Slowly beat in GF flour, ground ginger, baking powder, and salt just until incorporated. Do not overmix.

  • Stir in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries by hand. Scoop into the prepared pan and spread to the corners, smoothing top with an offset spatula.

  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.

Make Frosting

  • Beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar in medium bowl until smooth. Add all but about one tablespoon of the melted white chocolate (saving this for drizzling on top). Add orange zest and vanilla extract. Spread frosting onto cooled bars and top with chopped dried cranberries. Drizzle with reserved melted white chocolate and refrigerate for at least an hour, which will make it easier to cut them cleanly.

  • When ready to cut, remove the entire slab of bars from the pan and first cut them into squares, then diagonally between each square to make triangles.

Notes

Bars will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If freezing, place in one layer on baking sheet and freeze until solid. Place in airtight container with parchment between layers. Thaw overnight in fridge.

Keyword cranberry bliss bars, Gluten Free

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Recipe adapted from Belle of the Kitchen.

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Comments

  1. Rich

    How deep of a 9X13 pan?

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  2. Vicki

    these are incredible! I was out of your flour blend and used better batter, and the recipe worked beautifully! I made a half recipe, and will make the full one next. I gave one to a gluten eating friend who LOVES cranberry bliss bars, and she said it was identical. my only issue is that the icing turned out a bit loose, but in retrospect I’m pretty sure I should have added more white chocolate, or used a better brand of cream cheese. still insanely delicious! thank you for this amazing recipe!

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  3. Jessi

    Started these last night and finished this morning. Other than using the GF flour blend I had on hand (Bob's Red Mill, I followed the recipe exactly. This is so good! I ended up using two pans, a spring form and a loaf pan, because I don't have a 13x9, which might be why I had to cook these slightly longer. I followed your instruction to keep an eye on the color and that worked great. I cannot wait to share these with my gluten intolerant friend. This is a fabulous recipe. Thanks!

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    • Nina

      Thank you for the recipe! I'm getting the ingredients ready. For the frosting and topping it says 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted and divided. However, I only see the melted chocolate drizzled on top. Where is the other half of it going, or did I miss something?

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      • Kim

        I'm so sorry, Nina. I forgot to put that in the recipe instructions. The rest of it goes in the cream cheese frosting. I will correct that right now.

        Thank you for alerting me!

    • Kim

      Awesome!!!

      Reply

  4. Laura

    I just made them. Delicious! Thank you for a wonderful recipe. I don't think anyone will know they are gluten free.

    Reply

    • Kim

      Awesome!!!!

      Reply

  5. Crystal Jackson

    Df would have been nice too!!

    Reply

  6. Jeanne Kerstiens

    What is the nutrition info please?

    Reply

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Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Bars (A Starbucks Copycat Recipe) (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Starbucks cranberry bliss bars? ›

Wheat flour, Sugars [brown sugar, sucrose, maltodextrin], Cream cheese [pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, salt, carob bean gum, guar gum], Butter, White confectionery coating [sugar, vegetable oils, whey powder, skim milk powder, soy lecithin, natural flavour, vanilla], Cranberries [cranberries, sugar, ...

What are bliss bars made of? ›

Lecithin, E476)], Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Bulking Agent (Polydextrose), Water, Fibres (Inulin, Bamboo), Crisped Cereal 6% (Rice Flour, Sugar, Salt), Desiccated Coconut 4%, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Palm Kernel), Dried Egg White, Skimmed Milk Powder, Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Flavouring.

What is the cranberry thing at Starbucks? ›

Melt away the holiday chill with the sweet and tart flavors of whole dried cranberries in layers of creamy milk chocolate. They pair well with a range of beverages, from Central and South American coffees to lattes, mochas and more.

Do Starbucks cranberry bliss bars need to be refrigerated? ›

Do Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Need to be Refrigerated? One of the most pressing questions regarding this recipe is whether or not they need to be refrigerated after baking. The answer is yes. They will keep better in the refrigerator and especially since it has the cream cheese frosting on top.

Are there nuts in the Cranberry Bliss Bar? ›

The Starbucks version of the cranberry bliss bars does not have nuts. My recipe does not have nuts in the batter, but I add chopped pistachios to the topping.

Are craisins dried cranberries? ›

Dried cranberries may be marketed as craisins due to the similarity in appearance with raisins, although the word "Craisin" is a registered trademark of Ocean Spray. Craisins were introduced as part of a packaged cereal produced by Ralston Purina in 1989.

Which bliss bars are gluten free? ›

Using the best quality ingredients, we make our Bliss bars with a lot of love and without any compromise. Deliciously satisfying and guaranteed to hit the spot, our first launch whip bars come in a variety of flavours. They are also gluten free, high in fibre, suitable for vegetarians, as well being under 99 calories…

How long do cranberry bliss bars last? ›

How Long Do Cranberry Bliss Bars Keep? Keep these bars in an airtight contain in the refrigerator. They will last for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze cranberry bliss bars? ›

Storing Leftover Homemade Bliss Bars

You can also freeze Starbucks cranberry bliss bars! Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and flash freeze for about an hour, until firm. Then, stack between layers of parchment in a freezer-safe container or storage bag.

What is in a pink lady at Starbucks? ›

This drink is made with a Strawberry Acai Base, coconut milk, white grape juice, freeze-dried strawberries, and green coffee extract.

Is the cranberry bliss bar seasonal? ›

Cranberry bliss bars are a seasonal treat at Starbucks—but when you make them at home, it's bliss bar season all year long! If you're looking for the perfect easy homemade treat to make for your office holiday potluck or gifting to friends and family, you've found it.

What is the lady on Starbucks? ›

Many people have question. Who is the Starbucks lady? What does the mermaid mean in Starbucks? In fact, the Starbucks Mermaid is from Siren, originated from the siren mentioned in Homer's epic poem Odyssey, who would lure passing ships and seafarers with her beautiful voice, causing them to hit the reef and die.

How long can you keep Starbucks cranberry bliss bars in the fridge? ›

Storage: Once cool, cover and store these bar cookies in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezer: To freeze, wrap the cut-up Cranberry Bliss Bars tightly in plastic wrap, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag.

How many cranberry bliss bars are in a tray? ›

The tray comes with 6 bars.

Can you drink day old refrigerated Starbucks? ›

For our chilled products, we recommend keeping them refrigerated at all times and consuming within 7 days of opening. Our shelf-stable products (Frappuccino, Doubleshot Energy, Pink Drink, etc.) do not require refrigeration, but we recommend serving them chilled or over ice and refrigerating after opening.

Does the Cranberry Bliss bar have dairy? ›

“Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme, Folic Acid], Brown Sugar, Cream Cheese [Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum], Butter [Cream], White Confectionery Coating[Sugar, Palm Kernel And Palm Oils, Whey Powder, Nonfat Milk Powder, ...

How much sugar is in a bliss bar? ›

Ingredients
Typical ValuesPer 20g BarPer 100g
of which sugars7.2 g36 g
Fibre1.2 g6.0 g
Protein0.9 g4.7 g
Salt0.18 g0.91 g
4 more rows

What does cranberry bliss bar taste like? ›

"You'll find these bars at Starbucks during special holidays. The texture is like a chewy brownie, but the flavors include white chocolate, zesty orange, and cranberry, finished with a cream cheese frosting.

How many calories are in a cranberry bliss bar at Starbucks? ›

There are 290 calories in 1 bar (69 g) of Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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