White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie Bars Recipe

Name: White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; All Purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; White Chocolate Chips; Dried Cranberries; Unsalted Butter; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; Grand Marnier

Indulge in these decadent White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie Bars! Inspired by a Starbucks treat, but with a delightful chewy cookie base, these bars are packed with tart cranberries and creamy white chocolate. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe is easy to follow and yields unbelievably delicious results. The secret? A simple microwave method for melting the white chocolate for perfectly piped swirls of decadent goodness! Get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistible blondies.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 663.5 kcal

Protein 11g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie Bars

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
White Chocolate Chips
Dried Cranberries
Unsalted Butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
Grand Marnier

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How to Make White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie Bars

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 large eggs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet white chocolate chips.
Fold in 1 cup roughly chopped dried cranberries.
Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Let cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter, 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), and 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or vanilla extract.
Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating on low speed until smooth and creamy.
Frost the cooled blondies.
Sprinkle with ½ cup additional roughly chopped dried cranberries.
Melt the remaining ½ cup white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bag (30 seconds, squish, then 10-15 more seconds). Snip a small corner and drizzle over the frosted bars.