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    Home » Recipes » Bars & Brownies

    Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies

    Published: Sep 11, 2024 · Modified: Sep 26, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Soft and fudgy white chocolate cranberry blondies packed with sweet white chocolate chips, fruity dried cranberries, and a hint of aromatic vanilla.

    A stack of cranberry and white chocolate blondies.

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    These irresistible treats are ideal for bake sales, parties, buffets, and afternoon tea. They also make a delicious alternative to Christmas pudding, especially if you have Christmas pudding haters in your family.

    The flavour contrast between the sweet white chocolate and tart cranberries is simply divine and a match made in heaven. 

    👩‍🍳 Love blondies? You'll also like my, lemon and blueberry blondies, Biscoff blondies, and easy Nutella blondies!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make fudgy white chocolate and cranberry blondies
    • Top Tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • More recipes using white chocolate
    • 😋More blondie and brownie recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    1. Made in one bowl for easy washing up.
    2. Perfect for the festive season with the combination of white chocolate and cranberries.
    3. Can be made in advance and frozen for convenience.
    4. The recipe is adaptable, and you can easily add nuts, spices, or other mix-ins.

    These blondies were so delicious!! They were perfectly sweet and turned out great! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    - Anjali

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make white chocolate cranberry blondies.

    White Chocolate Chips - Provide a delicious contrast to the tangy dried cranberries.

    Dried Cranberries - Add a pop of colour and texture to the blondies, making them even more irresistible. You could substitute for other dried fruit such as chopped dried apricots, dried blueberries or raisins.

    Butter - The butter needs to be melted and slightly cooled before beginning the recipe.

    Sugar - Granulated sugar and light brown sugar. These two types of sugar are used to sweeten the blondies and create a delicious caramel-like flavour. The combination of the two sugars also helps to create a moist and chewy texture.

    Egg - one large free-range egg at room temperature.

    Vanilla Extract - Adds a subtle and aromatic flavour to the blondies. It's important to use a good quality extract, as it can make a big difference to the taste.

    Flour - plain flour (all-purpose) is needed for these blondies.

    Baking Powder - Helps to create the chewy texture.

    White Chocolate - Melted white chocolate is used to create a beautiful and decadent topping to the blondies. It adds an extra layer of sweetness and richness to the treat.

    🔪 How to make fudgy white chocolate and cranberry blondies

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 fan/ 350 F/ Gas 4) and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.

    Melted butter and sugars in a mixing bowl.
    One: Place the melted butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl and beat until pale.
    Egg in the butter and sugar batter.
    Two: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
    Adding flour to the blondie batter.
    Three: Fold in the flour and baking powder.
    Dried cranberries and white chocolate chips added to the blondie batter.
    Four: Mix in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
    White chocolate cranberry blondie batter in a baking tin.
    Five: Spoon the blondie batter into a greased and lined 20cm square baking tin. Smooth the top with a spoon and bake for 25-30 minutes.
    Baked white chocolate and cranberry blondies.
    Six: Once cooled drizzle with melted white chocolate and scatter over more white chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Cut into slices once the topping has set.
    Sliced white chocolate cranberry blondies on a wooden board.

    Top Tips

    • Make sure your egg is at room temperature. It ensures a lighter textured blondie.
    • Don't be alarmed if your blondies look slightly under-baked when you take them out of the oven. Once they have cooled completely, they will have the perfect texture. Over-baking can result in dry and crumbly bars.
    • Use good quality vanilla extract to enhance the flavour of the blondies.
    • To ensure your blondies don't get stuck in the tin, grease and line the tin with baking paper. Make sure the paper slightly overhangs the tin to make it easier to lift the bars out once they are cooled.
    • To speed up the cooling process, you can place the tin in the fridge for 30 minutes. This will help the blondies to set and make them easier to cut into slices.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Once cooled, slice the white chocolate and cranberry blondies into squares and serve them at your next party, buffet, or afternoon tea.

    These blondies are also perfect for bake sales, and their festive flavour makes them an excellent option for Christmas events.

    For a delicious dessert, try serving the white chocolate and cranberry blondies with a dollop of creamy custard or a scoop of honeycomb ice cream.

    Cranberry white chocolate blondies on a chopping board.

    📖 Variations

    • For a richer and more caramel-like flavour, swap the light brown sugar for dark brown sugar.
    • Swap the white chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips.
    • For a different twist, try using fresh cranberries instead of dried. This will add a burst of freshness and a slightly tart flavour to the blondies.
    • For a crunchy texture and nutty flavour, add chopped nuts like pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts to the blondie batter. You can also sprinkle some on the top for added crunch.
    • For a warming and cosy flavour, add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ground ginger to the batter. 
    • For a fresh and zesty twist, add some lemon or orange zest to the blondie batter.

    🥡 Storage

    Store - Once the white chocolate blondies have cooled completely, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.

    Freeze - The white chocolate cranberry blondies can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Place in layers in a freezer-safe container, separating each layer of blondies between pieces of non-stick baking parchment. Defrost at room temperature before serving.

    White chocolate cranberry blondies cut into bars with one facing up to show the texture of the bar.

    ❓ FAQs

    What is the difference between a brownie and a blondie?

    The main difference is chocolate. Brownies are made with chocolate and/or cocoa powder in the batter, giving them that wonderful dark brown colour, and blondies are not (although they often have white chocolate in them).

    How can you tell when the blondies are done?

    They'll start to pull away from the sides of the tin and the edges will be a golden brown colour. Be careful not to overcook your blondies or they might turn out dry and cakey rather than soft and fudgy. 

    Are blondies supposed to be gooey?

    Yes, just like brownies, blondies are meant to be gooey, fudgy and dense in texture.

    Can I skip the drizzle topping? 

    Yes, you can skip the drizzle topping if you prefer. The blondies are delicious on their own!

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    Recipe

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    Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies

    Soft and fudgy white chocolate cranberry blondies packed with sweet white chocolate chips, fruity dried cranberries, and a hint of aromatic vanilla. Perfect as a festive tea time treat!
    Course Bars
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 8 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 33 minutes minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 211kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Mixing Bowl
    • 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin
    • Baking Paper
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 120 g Butter melted
    • 100 g Granulated Sugar
    • 50 g Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 Egg large, at room temperature
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 130 g Plain Flour
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 125 g Dried Cranberries
    • 125 g White Chocolate Chips

    For the topping

    • 50 g White Chocolate melted
    • 25 g Dried Cranberries
    • 25 g White Chocolate Chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 fan/ 350 °F/ Gas 4) and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.
    • In a large mixing bowl beat together the melted butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
      120 g Butter, 100 g Granulated Sugar, 50 g Light Brown Sugar
    • Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix in.
      1 Egg, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • Fold in the flour, baking powder and salt.
      130 g Plain Flour, ½ teaspoon Baking Powder, ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • Stir in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
      125 g Dried Cranberries, 125 g White Chocolate Chips
    • Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. The blondies may look a bit underbaked when you take them out of the oven but they will set further on cooling. If they have started to pull away from the edge of the tin they are ready!
    • Cool completely (you can speed this up by placing the tin in the fridge), then drizzle with the melted white chocolate and scatter over more dried cranberries and chocolate chips. Leave the chocolate to set before slicing into bars.
      50 g White Chocolate, 25 g Dried Cranberries, 25 g White Chocolate Chips

    Notes

    Storage:
    The baked cranberry blondies will keep in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    211
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    13
    mg
    4
    %
    Sodium
     
    66
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    62
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    33
    g
    11
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    23
    g
    26
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    23
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    48
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Beth

      June 15, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious. My family loved them! I love the tart cranberries with the sweet white chocolate!

      Reply
    2. Anjali

      June 15, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      Omg these blondies were so delicious!! They were perfectly sweet and turned out great!

      Reply
    3. veenaazmanov

      June 15, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for Breakfast, Snack or a Tea Time Treat. This is delicious, gooey , chocolaty and fruity too.

      Reply
    4. Tara

      June 15, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Such flavorful blondies! I absolutely love the combination of white chocolate and cranberries. They come together so easily too!

      Reply
    5. Gina

      June 15, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      One of the few ways I enjoy white chocolate is paired with cranberries in a cookie so I know these blondies will be a hit!

      Reply
    6. Debbie

      June 01, 2024 at 11:53 pm

      5 stars
      Firstly, thank you for having the measurements in the method! Genius 😍
      Secondly, these are amazing, so full of flavour and exactly what I was looking for.
      Thank you

      Reply
    5 from 12 votes (6 ratings without comment)

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