Description
Chewy, buttery blondies studded with tart cranberries and creamy white chocolate, baked into a golden, fudgy bar perfect for holidays, bake sales, and cozy winter desserts.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup (105g) cranberries (fresh, frozen, or dried)
3/4 cup (125g) white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until glossy and well combined.
3. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
4. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain—do not overmix.
5. Fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for sprinkling on top if desired.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Scatter reserved cranberries and white chocolate over the surface.
7. Bake for 24–28 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set but still soft with a slight sheen and very gentle wobble.
8. Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan, then lift them out using the parchment overhang and slice into squares.
Notes
For cleaner slices, chill the cooled blondies in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before cutting.
If using dried cranberries, you can reduce the granulated sugar by 1–2 tablespoons to keep the sweetness balanced.
Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
For a citrus twist, add 1 tablespoon of orange zest to the batter along with the vanilla.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 26
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 23
- Sodium: 115
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 55