Cranberry Bliss Cookies
Based on Starbucks' Bliss Bar, these Cranberry Bliss cookies are super chewy blondie-style cookies, loaded with orange zest, dried cranberries, white chocolate chips and topped off with a luscious cream cheese frosting!
Servings: 20 large cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (333g) salted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (369g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 1/4 cups (646g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder
- 1 cup (200g) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (130g) dried cranberries (craisins)
Frosting + Toppings
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (56g) salted butter, softened
- 4 cups (428g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup (130g) dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup (100g) white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and orange zest until light in color and fluffy in texture.1 1/2 cups (333g) salted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups (369g) brown sugar, 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar, 2 tsp orange zest
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and add in the eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.2 eggs, 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ginger. Mix until a soft dough forms.4 1/4 cups (646g) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder
- Add the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips and mix until distributed throughout the dough.1 cup (200g) white chocolate chips, 1 cup (130g) dried cranberries (craisins)
- Portion out the cookie dough using a #12 cookie scoop (approximately 1/3 cup) and arrange 6 scoops on your prepared baking sheet. Flatten the cookie dough slightly prior to baking.
- Bake at 350° F for 12-15 minutes until no longer glossy on top.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting by combining the cream cheese and butter until smooth.8 oz cream cheese, softened , 1/4 cup (56g) salted butter, softened
- Add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until a smooth, spreadable frosting is achieved.4 cups (428g) powdered sugar
- Once the cookies are cool, spread frosting on each cookie and top with a few dried cranberries and sprinkling of zest.1 tsp orange zest, 1 cup (130g) dried cranberries, chopped
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate and serve!1/2 cup (100g) white chocolate chips
- Store in an airtight container either in the fridge or on the counter. Best enjoyed within 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg
