I was browsing on Instagram and found this recipe for Cranberry Pistachio Bliss Bars which they say is similar to a Starbucks bar that is served. I had to make these since I love cranberries and always have tons on hand.
They are easy to make, I used my Kitchenmaid mixer with the paddle to cream the sugar and butter, then added the ingredients in the order given. These bars are a tiny bit salty-sweet depending on how many pistachios you use when garnishing the tops.
When it says chopped cranberries, I chopped them fine as when you go to cut through the bars large pieces hamper a clean cut.
For the icing and since I don’t like a super thick layer, I only made 1/2 the recipe for the icing, but you feel free to spread it on thick.
I love the addition of the pistachios, they give a different consistency and just the right texture flavor. I don’t think I have ever baked with them.
Tip: Before you make these be sure to line a 13×9 pan with foil or parchment leaving an overhang to lift out once bars are cool.
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Because you leave these bars in the pan to cool, they keep baking and I did and didn’t pay attention to these instructions on baking time, though they needed more time. I used a toothpick to check to make sure centers where a little on the dry side, wrong, should have taken them out when they were a little bit wet. I found the original recipe on “Cookies and Cups” and she has much better pictures than I do. Don’t you love trying new recipes?
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I love pistachios. What a delicious sounding recipe
OH my soul this looks sooo good! Thanks for sharing at #trafficjam
These sound lovely Karren. We are nearing the time of year I add dried cranberries to everything so these bars would be perfect! 🙂 Thank you for sharing them with #BakingCrumbs 🙂
I still have cranberries sealed in my Saver bags and will be breaking them open, I usually have to make several batches to get my fill!
Thank you for checking them out.
I love the whole sweet and salty flavour combo too. These cranberry bars have so many good things in there! What a great treat for Christmas. I love the sound off the cream cheese icing too.Thank you so much for sharing with #BakingCrumbs
I do to Jenny, I am just making these today, I love having them for a treat, after baking I put them in the fridge. And the cookie dough freezes well to bake up a fresh batch for when company stops by. Thank you for commenting. A pleasure to stop by!
I hope you have a wonderful week!