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Close-up of sliced Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies on a wooden board, showing chewy texture, white chocolate chips, and dried cranberries.

Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

Soft, chewy blondies loaded with sweet white chocolate, tart dried cranberries, and a hint of orange zest for a festive holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 tsp orange zest

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Stir in white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and orange zest.
  7. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is just set.
  9. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Notes

For extra holiday flair, drizzle cooled blondies with melted white chocolate before serving.