Description
Soft blondie bars filled with white chocolate and dried cranberries, topped with cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of melted white chocolate—perfect for holidays or anytime you’re craving a sweet, festive treat.
Ingredients
Blondie Layer:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Frosting & Topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- ¼ cup white chocolate (melted, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
- Mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate and cranberries. Spread evenly in pan.
- Bake 18–22 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Frost the cooled bars.
- Sprinkle with chopped cranberries and drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Chill before cutting for clean slices.
- Add orange zest to frosting for a citrus twist.
- Store bars in fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes