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Brown Butter Cranberry White Chocolate Pecan Blondies

October 15, 2015 30 Comments

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These Brown Butter Blondies are loaded with cranberries, white chocolate chunks and pecans. They’re the perfect fall dessert bar!

Brown Butter Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

I know friends…it’s a mouthful isn’t it? Brown Butter Cranberry White Chocolate Pecan Blondies. I’m sorry, but I just couldn’t leave anything out! It just wouldn’t be right. All the ingredients play an integral part in how deliciously irresistible and quintessentially fall these bars really are. I truly don’t like to say anything I make is “the best” because as I’ve said before, I like you guys to be the judge. But I’m just sayin’, for me, these blondies are all it! Dare I say, “I guarantee you’re going to LOVE these?” I dare.

Brown Butter Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

Brown Butter Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

I mean, come on friends, they’re brown butter blondies. Enough said in my book! Is it terrible to say I could drink the brown butter right from the pot?? Well, I said it! That toasted, nutty flavor gets me every time. It’s the perfect way to take these blondies up a notch! And of course to make it scream fall, I had to add some cranberries and pecans. And to keep them totally blonde I went with some white chocolate chunks! BOOM!

Brown Butter Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

Brown Butter Cranberry White Chocolate BlondiesBrown Butter Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies

I hope you enjoy these blondies as much as I do friends! Have a wonderful weekend! Go out and enjoy all that fall has to offer, and I’ll see you back at the BHK on Monday.

 

Brown Butter Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies
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Brown Butter Cranberry White Chocolate Pecan Blondies
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Servings: 9 large bars
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 2 cups light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chunks, I use Ghirardelli White Chocolate Baking Bars
  • 3/4 cup pecans medium chopped, divided
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Spread pecans on a baking sheet, and toast in oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
  3. Line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper, extending the paper over the sides. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  4. Melt butter in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  6. Add brown sugar and eggs, one at a time stirring to incorporate.
  7. Add vanilla and mix well.
  8. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, salt and baking powder.
  9. Add to butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  10. Add 1/2 cup cranberries, 1/2 cups white chocolate chunks and 1/2 cups toasted pecans.
  11. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with extra 1/4 cup white chocolate chunks and 1/4 cup toasted pecans.
  12. Bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  13. Cool before cutting into bars.

 

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Comments

  1. Liz S. says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:15 am

    SUCH a fabulous seasonal blondie recipe!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 15, 2015 at 10:31 am

      Thanks so much Liz! You should definitely give these a try! Yummy!

      Reply
  2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:46 am

    I’m perfectly fine with you saying, “You will love these” because at one glace I am drooling and absolutely SURE I WILL love these blondies! I could drink brown butter straight from a pan, pot, or vat as well, so the addition of that liquid gold to these blondies is stellar! Plus cranberries, pecans and my all time favorite – white chocolate? YUMMMM! These are dangerous girlfriend, lucky for me I live with abandon! Pinned! Cheers, my dear! <3

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 15, 2015 at 11:17 am

      I just know you’re going to LOVE these Cheyanne! They’re packed with everything fall! A nice cup of hot coffee or tea, a warm blanket, one of these and a good movie and you’re all set! Enjoy the weekend friend! XO

      Reply
  3. Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:53 am

    These look divine! I love that you packed these brownies with so much!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 15, 2015 at 11:14 am

      Oh, they’re packed alright! Thanks so much Mary!

      Reply
  4. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    October 15, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Can I dare say that I like blondies more than brownies? I think it’s because you can add some many different flavors and not have them overwhelmed by chocolate. And this blondie has it going on in the flavor department! Yum – this would make a great thanksgiving dessert – a change up from the usual pies.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      I like the way you think Geraldine! Awesome idea! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    October 15, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    I could drink brown butter by the potful too! It’s so good, especially in cookies. I’m gonna have to make these blondies this weekend.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 15, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Please do Nicole! I think you’ll love them! Hope the new apartment is going well! Enjoy the weekend!

      Reply
  6. Ardith says

    October 15, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I swear I can smell these bars baking. What a wonderful aroma. OK, I’d better get on with really baking these babies. Thanks so much for the recipe and mouthwatering photos. Cheers, Ardith

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 15, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      I know, right?! That brown butter smell is incredible! Thanks so much for the comment Ardith! Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  7. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

    October 15, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    After reading all the incredible ingredients in these bars I knew before even looking at them that they were going to taste great! Love the white chocolate brown butter combo + beautiful pics as always Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 15, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks so much Lauren! They definitely are a tasty favorite! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  8. Gerlinde | Sunnycovechef says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    You know Mary Ann, I never made blondies but I think the time has come to change that and bake yours because they look so good.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 15, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      Oh, you really should Gerlinde! They are so delicious! Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  9. Jessica DeMay says

    October 15, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    These look amazing!! Brown butter is like magic- such a small step that takes it over the top! These pictures are beautiful- those leaves give it such a nice fall look. Have a great weekend- I’ll be thinking of Casey this Saturday while I’m watching the game :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 16, 2015 at 6:13 am

      Jessica, thank you so much for the sweet comment! Casey is so excited for this weekend’s game! Michigan vs. Michigan State is such a rivalry! I hope you have a great weekend too! GO BLUE!

      Reply
  10. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    October 16, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Oh my…this sounds like the perfect fall sweet treat! I have most everything I need to make these! So happy!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 16, 2015 at 9:50 am

      Awesome Annie! Go for it, and hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says

    October 16, 2015 at 10:35 am

    This is probably one of my favorite recipes from your blog! Could there be a better fall dessert? These look so amazing! Pinning! :D Thanks for sharing! :D

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 16, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Aw, thanks Kennedy! Make these and treat yourself this weekend! You deserve it! Running a blog and being in school is no easy thing!!

      Reply
  12. Cakespy says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    I hear Barry White songs in my head when I look at these incredibly sexy bars.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 16, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Hilarious Jessie!! That comment made my day! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  13. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Oh my! All those great ingredients and browned butter, too :) I’m in.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 16, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      YAY! I know! That brown butter! YUM!

      Reply
  14. Kelley @ Chef Savvy says

    October 17, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Oh my do these look good! I am a sucker for blondies. Love the addition of cranberry and white chocolate in them!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 17, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      Thanks Kelley! Me too!

      Reply
  15. traci | vanilla and bean says

    October 19, 2015 at 11:21 am

    No doubt I’ll love these Mary Ann.. all the flavors of Fall, a bit of white chocolate and brown butter!? What’s not to like? It’s been way too long since I made blondies and I love em’ so I think you may have pushed me over the edge my dear! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 19, 2015 at 11:46 am

      I know, right?! I do love a chocolate brownie, but a brown butter blondie is a close second! That’s for commenting Traci! Always appreciated!

      Reply

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