Bake these soft Cranberry Blondies with White Chocolate for a festive treat! A sweet, buttery dessert with cream cheese frosting.

Cranberry Blondies with White Chocolate

These Cranberry Blondies with White Chocolate are a delicious twist on classic blondies. Rich, chewy dessert and loaded with bursts of tart cranberries and smooth white chocolate. Decorated with cream cheese frosting and garnished with a cinnamon stick, fresh cranberries and a mint leaf. They’re easy to make, full of holiday flavor, and ideal for gifting or sharing at your next gathering. You will find more Cookies, Biscuits and snack bars, brownies.

FAQ’s and Tips

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! You can bake the blondie base up to 2 days in advance. Store it tightly
wrapped at room temperature, then cut and decorate the day you plan to serve.

Can I freeze the blondies?

You can freeze the baked blondie base (before decorating) for up to 2 months.
Thaw completely before adding the ganache and frosting.

Can I use white chocolate chips instead of bars?

Yes, just make sure to use a good-quality brand that melts smoothly for the
ganache.

How do I get clean, even rounds?

Chill the blondies before cutting, it makes it easier to get neat 2½-inch rounds
with minimal crumbling.

Can I double this recipe?

Absolutely. Bake it in a 9×13-inch pan and increase the baking time by about 5–8
minutes.

Ingredients for Cranberry Blondies with White Chocolate

unsalted butter, melted 🧈
brown sugar
large eggs 🥚
pure vanilla extract
salt
all-purpose flour
baking powder
chopped white chocolate or chips
Optional: dried cranberries or chopped pecans

For the rest of the ingredients needed for the Ganache and the frosting see the recipe attached. Get all the amounts and the full instructions to bake this delicious cranberry blondie recipe for a pleasing dessert. 😎

How To make Cranberry Blondies with White Chocolate

Follow the recipe attached for detailed instructions to bake this buttery blondie recipe with white chocolate topping, decorated with cream cheese frosting. Garnished with cranberries and cinnamon sticks. So delicious, you want to bake a double batch.

First step would be to mix the ingredients for the blondies, and add the mixture to the baking pan and bake. for 25-30 minutes. Leave to cool on a rack, before pressing out rounds for this delicious dessert.

First step would be to mix the ingredients for the blondies, and add the mixture to the baking pan and bake. for 25-30 minutes. Leave to cool on a rack, before pressing out rounds for this delicious dessert.
While the blondies are cooling start your white chocolate ganache. By heating up the cream and adding it to the chocolate to melt. Leave to cool until thickened. This way you can add the ganache to the blondie rounds.

While the blondies are cooling start your white chocolate ganache. By heating up the cream and adding it to the chocolate to melt. Leave to cool until thickened. This way you can add the ganache to the blondie rounds.

Once you have cut out the rounds, drizzle over the white chocolate ganache, on each rounds. (a tip to cut out the mini rounds for this recipe, before applying the ganache and frosting, would be to chill the blondie base before you cut them into perfect rounds. They will cut out easier)

Once you have cut out the rounds, drizzle over the white chocolate ganache, on each rounds. (a tip to cut out the mini rounds for this recipe, before applying the ganache and frosting, would be to chill the blondie base before you cut them into perfect rounds. They will cut out easier)

Tastes delicious, just have a bite. YUMMY! 😉😎

Whip up the cream cheese and butter and icing sugar, until nice and fluffy. Pip the frosting over the ganache and then decorate with cranberries and cinnamon stick and a sprig of mint leaf.

Another option is to add dried cranberries instead of fresh, or some crushed nuts of your choice. Blueberries or raspberries would make an attractive dessert decoration and be so appetizing. So many variations to choose from. Depends what’s in your kitchen and the season you are in.

Whip up the cream cheese and butter and icing sugar, until nice and fluffy. Pip the frosting over the ganache and then decorate with cranberries and cinnamon stick and a sprig of mint leaf.
Another option is to add dried cranberries instead of fresh, or some crushed nuts of your choice. Blueberries or raspberries would make an attractive dessert decoration and be so appetizing. So many variations to choose from. Depends what's in your kitchen and the season you are in.

Go ahead and bake, serve and enjoy. Make them ahead of time and double up the amount you bake. They are totally freezable.

Storage:
- Store before decorating, covered and sealed in cling wrap or wax proof paper. Freeze in sealed container for about 2 months.
- Defrost left out on the counter. Continue to decorate with the chocolate and frosting.

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