Wednesday, February 16, 2011

White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies

These are incredible. My friends and I made them at a baking night and I can't wait to make them again. They are also beautiful.

3/4 cups butter cubed
1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2-1/4 cup flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup dried cranberries
6 oz white chocolate chips

Frosting:
1 package (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
6 oz white chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
  1. In microwave, melt butter; stir in brown sugar. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Gradually add to butter mixture. Stir in cranberries and chocolate chips. The batter will be thick.
  2. Spread into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 for 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Do not overbake.
  3. For frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and orange peel until well blended. Gradually add half of the melted chocolate chips. Beat until blended.
  4. Frost brownies. Sprinkle with cranberries. Drizzle with remaining chocolate. Store in the fridge.

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