White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Blondies
These blondies perfectly balance tartness and creaminess with the zing of orange, chewy cranberries, and luscious white chocolate, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
For the blondies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 zest of 1 orange
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and orange zest until everything is evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
Store the blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months. Consider replacing dried cranberries with other dried fruits or adding nuts for a variation.