Description
These blondies combine rich brown butter and tart cranberries for a delightful dessert that balances sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen, if necessary)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the cranberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan frequently, until the butter turns a deep golden brown and emits a nutty fragrance. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter and brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes before adding eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir this dry mixture into the butter-sugar mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with granulated sugar and gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and cutting into squares.
Notes
These bars are delightful served at room temperature, with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: blondies, cranberries, dessert, holiday treats, baking