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Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Bars on Gold Framed White Plate with Sparkly Holiday Decorations Around It
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Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Bars (Healthier, Starbucks Copycat)

Healthier gluten free Cranberry Bliss Bars are a copycat recipe of your Starbucks favorite! Cranberry bars make the perfect festive holiday party dessert.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time52 minutes
Servings: 24 bars

Ingredients

Bars

  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter, melted
  • 1½ cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond
  • 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries

FROSTING/TOPPING

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar sifted
  • Splash vanilla extract or almond
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips melted
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
  • Use an electric mixer on low to beat together: butter, brown sugar, eggs, orange zest, and extract. Stir in flour, salt, and baking powder just until mixed. Fold in chocolate chips and craisins.
  • Add to pan. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • Make frosting/add topping. Beat together cream cheese, orange zest, powdered sugar, and extract. Spread over cooled bars. Sprinkle with dried cranberries. Drizzle white chocolate over top. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to harden. Cut and enjoy!