These Brown Butter Blondies are loaded with cranberries, white chocolate chunks and pecans. They’re the perfect fall dessert bar!
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.
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!
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.
- 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
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Spread pecans on a baking sheet, and toast in oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
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Line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper, extending the paper over the sides. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
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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.
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Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
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Add brown sugar and eggs, one at a time stirring to incorporate.
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Add vanilla and mix well.
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In a separate bowl whisk together flour, salt and baking powder.
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Add to butter mixture and mix until well combined.
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Add 1/2 cup cranberries, 1/2 cups white chocolate chunks and 1/2 cups toasted pecans.
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Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with extra 1/4 cup white chocolate chunks and 1/4 cup toasted pecans.
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Bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out mostly clean.
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Cool before cutting into bars.
SUCH a fabulous seasonal blondie recipe!
Thanks so much Liz! You should definitely give these a try! Yummy!
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
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
These look divine! I love that you packed these brownies with so much!
Oh, they’re packed alright! Thanks so much Mary!
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.
I like the way you think Geraldine! Awesome idea! Hope you enjoy!
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.
Please do Nicole! I think you’ll love them! Hope the new apartment is going well! Enjoy the weekend!
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
I know, right?! That brown butter smell is incredible! Thanks so much for the comment Ardith! Enjoy your weekend!
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!
Thanks so much Lauren! They definitely are a tasty favorite! Have a great weekend!
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.
Oh, you really should Gerlinde! They are so delicious! Enjoy your weekend!
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 :)
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!
Oh my…this sounds like the perfect fall sweet treat! I have most everything I need to make these! So happy!
Awesome Annie! Go for it, and hope you enjoy!
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
Aw, thanks Kennedy! Make these and treat yourself this weekend! You deserve it! Running a blog and being in school is no easy thing!!
I hear Barry White songs in my head when I look at these incredibly sexy bars.
Hilarious Jessie!! That comment made my day! Have a great weekend!
Oh my! All those great ingredients and browned butter, too :) I’m in.
YAY! I know! That brown butter! YUM!
Oh my do these look good! I am a sucker for blondies. Love the addition of cranberry and white chocolate in them!
Thanks Kelley! Me too!
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!
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!