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Stacked white chocolate cranberry blondies on a rustic wooden board, drizzled with melted white chocolate and surrounded by fresh cranberries, pine sprigs, and warm holiday lights.

White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies

These White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies are soft, chewy, and loaded with sweet white chocolate chips and tart dried cranberries for the perfect holiday dessert bar. Made in one bowl with simple ingredients, they bake up golden on the edges and perfectly tender in the center. They’re festive, easy to make, great for gifting, and guaranteed to be a hit at any Christmas party or winter gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 22 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 255 kcal

Equipment

  • 8 X 8 or 9 X 9 baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Mix-Ins

  • ¾ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts Optional
  • Optional garnish: extra white chocolate chips to melt and drizzle

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined — do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and nuts if using.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 22–28 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set but still slightly soft.
  • Let cool completely before lifting from the pan and slicing into squares. Drizzle with melted white chocolate for a beautiful finishing touch.

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2.3gFat: 12.2gSaturated Fat: 7.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 310IUCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.9mg
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