These Cranberry Bars are a festive, bakery-style treat inspired by the classic Starbucks version. With a soft, buttery base packed with white chocolate chips and tart dried cranberries, then finished with a tangy cream cheese glaze, they strike the perfect balance between rich and bright.
They’re perfect for the holidays, gifting, or anytime you want something a little indulgent with a pop of fruit flavor.
Bars
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit |
| Plant-based butter | 1 | Cup |
| Brown sugar | 1 1/2 | Cups |
| Eggs | 2 | – |
| Orange extract | 1 | Teaspoon |
| Vanilla extract | 1 | Teaspoon |
| Ground or freshly grated ginger | 1 | Teaspoon |
| Baking powder | 1 | Teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 | Teaspoon |
| All purpose flour | 2 | Cups |
| White chocolate chips | 1 | Cup |
| Dried cranberries | 3/4 | Cups |
Cream Cheese Glaze
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit |
| Cream cheese | 8 | Ounces |
| Confectioners sugar | 1 1/2 | Cups |
| Orange extract | 1/2 | Teaspoon |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 | Teaspoon |
| White baking chocolate | 2 | Squares |
| Dried cranberries | 1/3 | Cups |
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, orange extract, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Mix in the ginger, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the flour and mix just until blended. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before adding the glaze.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and confectioners sugar until smooth.
- Add the orange extract, vanilla extract, and melted white chocolate. Mix until fully combined.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and sprinkle with additional dried cranberries.
- Allow the glaze to set before slicing into bars and serving.
Leave a Reply