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White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies Recipe

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“This recipe is often requested for wedding receptions,” says Erika Busz of Kent, Washington. “For a fancier presentation, cut the bars into triangle shapes and drizzle white chocolate over each one individually.”

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White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 30 Servings

35 20 55

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
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 peel, optional
6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Directions

In a microwave, melt butter; stir in brown sugar. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to butter mixture. Stir in cranberries and chopped chocolate (batter will be thick).
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and orange peel if desired until blended. Gradually add half of the melted white chocolate; beat until blended. Frost brownies. Sprinkle with cranberries. Drizzle with remaining melted white chocolate. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Originally published as White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies in Taste of Home October/November 2007

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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by Jess50x

I've made this twice now and it is a HUGE hit. I keep forgetting to use unsalted butter so mine have come out a tad salty. This is a great recipe but I have found that a 1/2 cup of chopped cranberries on top isn't enough, so I use more. Keep extra white chocolate on hand if this is your first time melting - I burned mine the first go-around. Enjoy!

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2012 by LawtonMomof3Boys

I know before I make it, it will be delicious since its been compared to the Cranberry Bliss Bar from Starbucks. My question....I just moved from sea level to 6200 ft. How should I adjust this recipe due to the elevation. I ammaking this for a cookie exchange this ciming weekend. Thank you in advance.

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2012 by TerriB3

These are just like Starbuck's cranberry bliss bars(i'd argue, even better!). I highly recommend using the orange zest in the frosting, it adds another dimension of flavor and cuts the sweetness of the white chocolate. It was a wonderful addition to the Thanksgiving desserts at our house!

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2012 by gcpommom

I want to make these, but cannot have cranberries due to medication interactions...can anyone recommend an alternative... maybe cherries? Not a big apricot fan, so that wouldn't work.

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2012 by neeley9679

This was the perfect dessert for the holiday season. I will be making it for a couple of different holiday gatherings. I love the citrus and cranberry combination.

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2012 by SKTerpstra

Always generates rave reviews and recipe requests wherever it is taken. This recipe will make you a baking SUPERSTAR in your social circles. Takes time to create but will impress your guests without fail.

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2012 by kpcplilly02

This dessert is delicious and pretty!

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2012 by sunnyjones

These sounded so good with the apricots and almonds and white chips. I started making a double batch of these thinking I had all the ingredients but I was wrong. I had no apricots so I used dried cranberries. I had only 1 bags of white chips so I also added a bag of butterscotch chips. All and all it was a good recipe but a little over- sweet with the butterscotch chips. I would definitely be willing to make this again with the ingredients the recipe really calls for.

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2012 by ellimaye1

To die for! These don't last long.

Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2012 by RobynHackett

We made this recipe for Christmas banquets a couple years ago at my work, feeding about 10,000 people. It was a hit and quickly became known as a "little piece of heaven." Delicious!!

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by Princess_Beth

These bars were delicious! I made them for Christmas dessert and people were asking to take some home with them. I substituted orange extract in the frosting because I forgot to buy an orange. I also used white chocolate chips in the bar because I'm not so great at chopping. Lol!

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2011 by cookie512

Theese cookies are absolutely delicious. I made these for Christmas along with a bunch of other cookies and these are by far everyones favorite. Everytime I give these to someone they want the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by Raygina

I love these bars. The only problem I had was self-control to not eat the whole pan myself.

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2011 by lijah

I made these last Christmas and they were so good. Everyone loved them. I will definitley make them again.

Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2011 by littlebluesara

BETTER than the ones Starbucks sells! This is a new favorite in my family!

Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2011 by smxbabe120

The bars are chewy the topping is tangy! This was by far my favorite bar I made all Last christmas. I loved it so much, im making it in july.

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by Brigid Nelson

These taste like the Cranberry Bliss Bars that Starbucks sells at Christmas time

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