Holiday Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

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Holiday Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies are a lovely decadent treat praising sweet and tart moods of the season and we can’t get enough of these fudgy, blondie bars!  So, why not ring in the holidays with these soft, chewy ultimate blondies stuffed with fresh cranberries and white chocolate?

Some of our favorite cranberry recipe include this Cranberry Orange Quick Bread and our beloved Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars!

Holiday Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

Why You’ll Love These Holiday Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

f these Holiday White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies don’t scream the holidays, we don’t know what does!

These blondies are simple easy to make and taste so scrumptious with a soft yet chewy texture.  It definitely relates to home-sweet-home for the holidays.

Besides, who doesn’t love the irresistible combination of sweet white chocolate and tart cranberries? The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in this scrumptious treat.

Perfect for holiday gatherings or to sweeten up your festive days, these delicious treats are sure to be a hit. Whether it’s to treat yourself or impress guests, your tastebuds will thank you for this delicious way to celebrate the holiday season!

stack of Holiday Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

About Cranberries

So, if you’re not so familiar with cranberries, when baked they taste a lot like tart cherries.  If using fresh or dried cranberries in other baking recipes, just replace them for blueberries, cherries or peaches in your favorite recipes.  Their rich, dark red color is guaranteed to liven up the aesthetics of any dish.

  • Cranberries also provide antioxidants, stroke, and cardiovascular disease prevention, and are a great source of fiber, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin E.  Cranberries are also credited with helping fight and/or prevent urinary tract infections, gum disease and ulcers.
  • Make sure you rinse your firm cranberries under cool water right before you’re ready to eat them or use them.  Shriveled berries or those with discoloration should be avoided.
  • Store cranberries in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two months. Cranberries withstand freezer storage very well, so if you have an abundance, this is a great option especially for the fall and winter seasons.  

Ok, so are you ready to knock these cranberry bars with white chocolate out of the park? Let’s do this!

Holiday Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

Ingredients You Need

White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie Recipe

Holiday Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

How to Make Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray and line an 8×8 baking pan lining your pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and leaving some overhang. This will make it much easier to remove the blondies from the pan and easier clean-up too.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the melted butter and sugar and whisk together just until combined. No electric mixer needed!
  3. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined. Stir in flour and chocolate chips and incorporate. Fold in the fresh/ frozen cranberries.  Optional, add some orange zest for some extra zing!
  4. Pour the batter in prepared baking dish and smooth out.
  5. Transfer to oven and bake blondies for approximately 30 minutes or until golden on the edges and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Leave in pan to cool completely. Cut into squares to serve.
  6. Will last up to one week when stored in an airtight container.

More Options

  • Add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top if you want an extra decadent blondie bar!
  • Zest some orange zest in the blondie batter for that yummy Christmas vibe!
  • Add a delicious cream cheese frosting on top!  That will really take these blondie bars over the top!

How to Store and Freeze Cranberry Bars with White Chocolate

  • Once cooled, store cranberry white chocolate blondies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for about a week.
  • To freeze, wrap the sliced blondies in plastic wrap, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature.

Holiday Cranberry White Chocolate Blondie

More Cranberries Ideas? 

Christmas Eggnog Cranberry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Rum Sauce is wonderful for the Christmas brunch!  You’ll also want to dig into these Cranberry Orange Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies and these Best Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins!

Plus, we can’t ignore this Cranberry Mango Sauce either!  If you are looking for more, enticing ways to use fresh cranberries for you Holiday spread, use this Cranberry Mango Sauce as a appetizer with cream cheese on crackers or served with a side of turkey!  Always a favorite!

Cranberry white chocolate blondiesIn conclusion, these delightful Holiday Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies are an irresistible treat. Not only do their bright flavors offer a festive touch, but the ease of preparation and baking make them a total crowd pleaser. Whether you are hosting a big holiday gathering or just looking for a sweet treat to munch on at home, these blondies are sure to leave a lasting impression. 

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Holiday Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

Holiday Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

Kim Lange
Ring in the holidays with these soft, chewy ultimate blondies stuffed with fresh cranberries and white chocolate. It’s a lovely decadent treat praising sweet and tart moods of the season and we can’t get enough of these fudgy, buttery caramel bars!
4.47 from 28 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 Servings
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed , add an additional 1/4 cup if you wish for more sweetness, but not necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all purpose or gluten-free flour like Bob's Red Mill or something similar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray and line an 8x8 baking pan lining your pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and leaving some overhang. This will make it much easier to remove the blondies from the pan and easier clean-up too
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the melted butter and sugar and whisk together just until combined.
  • Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined. Stir in flour and chocolate chips and incorporate. Fold in the fresh/ frozen cranberries.
  • Pour the batter in prepared pan and smooth out.
  • Transfer to oven and bake blondies for approximately 30 minutes or until golden on the edges and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Leave in pan to cool completely. Cut into squares to serve.
  • Will last up to one week when stored in an airtight container.
Keyword bars, blondies, cranberry, cranberry bars, holiday baking, white chocolate
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11 Comments

  1. That is great to hear Brenda! I’m so happy to hear you added this recipe to your baking list and so glad you enjoyed them with your extra cranberries! Woohoooo! Happy Holidays to you!!

  2. These are amazing! We were looking for a way to use up some extra cranberries and came across this recipe. The fresh cranberries with the white chocolate are the perfect sweet tart combination. Thanks for sharing. This is now on our every year Christmas baking list!

  3. Cranberries and white chocolate are SO good together! I’m adding these to my baking list–they look so good!

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