Cranberry Bliss Bars--a la Starbucks

I was soooo excited to try out this recipe because I was able to use one of my favorite inventions . . . . .

The Magic Brownie Pan!

If you don't have one yet, I highly suggest you get one.  Unlike almost all the other "As Seen On TV" items, this one really works!  It makes perfect brownies and bar cookies every time!  Well,  enough of my infomercial and on to the good stuff!  The original recipe for these can be found on www.mrbreakfast.com but I played around with it a little and was happy with the results.  My husband ate two of them before I could even take pictures! To make these, you will need:

• For Cake Base:
• 2 sticks butter--softened
• 1 1/4 cup brown sugar--packed
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup minced dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

• For Frosting:
• 4 ounces cream cheese--softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

• For Garnish
• minced dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup white chocolate chips--melted

Preheat oven to 350 and spray pan really well.

Beat butter and sugar together, then add eggs and vanilla, beating until fluffy.  Add dry ingredients, beating well.  Fold in cranberries and white chocolate.  Spread the batter in the pan and press the divider down. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.

When cake is cooled mix all frosting ingredients together

and then spread a thin layer on the cake.  Immediately sprinkle with minced cranberries and drizzle with melted white chocolate.  When you release the divider, you end up with 

these . . . . .

Perfect every time!  Now,  I've never tried Starbucks and after making these, I don't think I'll need to!