WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BLONDIES

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Friends sometimes ask me to make these for wedding receptions. For a fancier presentation, I cut the bars into triangle shapes and drizzle white chocolate over each one individually. -Erika Busz, Kent, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup dried cranberries
6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest, optional
6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter; stir in the brown sugar. Cool slightly., Add eggs, 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; stir into butter mixture. Stir in cranberries and chopped chocolate (batter will be thick). Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan., Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake), 18-21 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and, if desired, orange zest until smooth. Gradually beat in half of the melted white chocolate; spread over blondies. Sprinkle with cranberries; drizzle with remaining melted chocolate., Cut into triangles. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Pro8bp YT
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I love that these blondies are not too sweet.


Oseni Olamitunde David
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These blondies are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Melody
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I've made these blondies several times and they're always a hit.


Imtinan Safdar
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These blondies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Shirley Reyes
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I love the combination of white chocolate and cranberries in these blondies.


Snakhokonke Kheswa
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These blondies are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth.


Nana Ba
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I've made these blondies several times and they always turn out perfectly.


Thembisile Mkhonza
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These blondies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Lucas Mason9090
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I love that these blondies are not too sweet.


jess gaudreault
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These blondies are a great make-ahead dessert.


Emmanuel Ifeanyi
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I've also made these blondies with other dried fruit, such as cherries or raisins.


Raja Qasim Hayat Raja
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These blondies are a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Mullah Bepari
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I made these blondies with gluten-free flour and they turned out great!


Thombi Mthembu
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These blondies are so moist and flavorful. I love the tartness of the cranberries.


Sara Kinney
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I've made these blondies several times and they're always a favorite.


Saja Ullah
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These blondies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious.


Muhammad Mubashir
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I made these blondies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Barikisu Alhassan
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These blondies were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I love the combination of white chocolate and cranberries.


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