Mini Cranberry Bliss Cookies
These little bites of joy are inspired by the Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars! The perfect 2-bite size, these blondie-style cookies are loaded with orange zest, dried cranberries, white chocolate chips and cream cheese frosting!
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Servings: 36 small cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (185g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (58g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 egg
- 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (342g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/2 cup (100g) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (65g) dried cranberries (craisins)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp salted butter, softened
- 2 cups (214g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup (65g) dried cranberries (craisins), chopped
- 1/4 cup (50g) white chocolate chips, melted
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.3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened, 3/4 cup (185g) brown sugar, 1/4 cup (58g) granulated sugar, 1 tsp orange zest
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and add in the egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.1 egg, 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ginger. Mix until a soft dough forms.2 1/4 cups (342g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ginger
- Add the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips and mix until distributed throughout the dough.1/2 cup (65g) dried cranberries (craisins), 1/2 cup (100g) white chocolate chips
- Portion out the cookie dough using a #40 cookie scoop (1 ½ Tbsp) and arrange on your prepared baking sheet. Flatten the cookie dough slightly prior to baking.
- Bake at 350° F for 9-11 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.4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 Tbsp salted butter, softened
- Add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until a smooth, spreadable frosting is achieved.2 cups (214g) powdered sugar
- Once the cookies are cool, place frosting into a piping bag. Pipe swirls of frosting onto each cookie and top with a few dried cranberries and sprinkling of zest.1/2 tsp orange zest, 1/2 cup (65g) dried cranberries (craisins), chopped
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate and serve!1/4 cup (50g) white chocolate chips, melted
- Store in an airtight container either in the fridge or on the counter. Best enjoyed within 3 days.
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Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg
