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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Blondies
Cranberry Chocolate Chip Blondies are moist, chewy bars combining butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon with flour, dried cranberries, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Baking in an 8x8 pan creates golden blondies with soft centers that balance sweet chocolate and tart cranberry flavors. The cinnamon adds a subtle warmth, enriching the overall taste.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
26 mins
Additional Time
59 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted, unsalted
- 1 egg large
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract McCormick Pure
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon McCormick ground
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup dried cranberries I used orange-scented cranberries from Trader Joe’s
- ¾ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
- Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don’t scramble it. Add the egg, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and whisk until smooth.
- Add the flour and stir until just combined, don’t overmix.
- Stir in the cranberries and chocolate chips.
- Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
- Bake for about 24 to 26 minutes, or until done (I baked 24 minutes because I prefer very soft blondies). A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean (as long as you’re not hitting chocolate), or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter.
- Allow blondies to cool in pan for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Store blondies airtight at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Blondies freeze well and can be kept in the freezer for up to six months.
- Cool blondies completely in the pan before slicing to ensure clean cuts and set texture.
- Use a toothpick to test doneness; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.