Description
Savor the deliciousness of Cranberry Orange Blondies with this easy recipe, blending tart cranberries and zesty oranges in every bite.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: The base for the blondies, providing richness and moisture to the bars.
- Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps achieve that chewy texture.
- Brown Sugar: Gives an extra hint of caramel flavor and contributes to the moistness of the blondies.
- Eggs: Bind all the ingredients together and provide structure to the bars.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor and adds a hint of warmth.
- All-Purpose Flour: The main dry ingredient that forms the base of the blondies.
- Baking Powder: Provides lift to make the blondies light and fluffy.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors.
- Cranberries: Fresh or dried; they add a tart burst of flavor throughout the blondies.
- Orange Zest: Provides a vibrant flavor and aroma that brightens the dessert.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the melted butter into the sugar mixture and stir until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the blondies to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Check for Doneness: Ovens vary; start checking for doneness at 25 minutes to avoid over-baking.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh cranberries and organic oranges yield the best flavor—don’t skimp on quality!
- Chill Before Cutting: For cleaner cuts, think about chilling the blondies for a bit in the refrigerator before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Orange, Blondies