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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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 211kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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

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Notes

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. A high-quality extract will add a subtle and aromatic flavour that makes all the difference to the finished taste of these bars.
    • 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.
Variations:
    • For a richer and more caramel-like flavour, swap the light brown sugar for dark brown sugar. This will add a depth of flavour to the blondies that is perfect for those who love a more intense taste.
    • 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 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:
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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