White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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âThis recipe is often requested for wedding receptions,â says Erika Busz of Kent, Washington. âFor a fancier presentation, cut the bars into triangle shapes and drizzle white chocolate over each one individually.â 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 king arthur unbleached 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 |
Directions:
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).
2. 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.
3. 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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