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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Ingredients

  • 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

Preparation

Step 1

* 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.

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* 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.

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