Description

These blondies make a gorgeous dessert for holidays or special occasions. They are so rich, you may want to cut them a little smaller.

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. butter, cubed
• 1-1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 t. vanilla extract
• 2-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 t. baking powder
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/8 t. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 c. dried cranberries
• 6 oz. white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
• frosting:
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 1 T. grated orange peel, if desired
• 6 oz. white baking chocolate, melted
• 1/2 c. dried cranberries, chopped

Steps

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. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
3. Spread into the prepared baking dish. Bake 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Be careful to not overbake. Cool on a wire rack.