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Chewy Cranberry Orange Blondies Recipe Easy Zesty Citrus Twist

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These chewy cranberry orange blondies combine tangy orange zest with sweet cranberries for a zesty citrus twist. Perfectly chewy and bursting with flavor, they are ideal for potlucks, cozy nights, or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 medium oranges (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup (140g) dried cranberries
  • Optional: ½ cup (90g) chopped white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes on medium speed.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in dried cranberries and optional white chocolate chips gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the blondies cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before lifting out using the parchment overhang. Slice into 16 squares.

Notes

If cranberries seem dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain well before folding into batter. Do not overbake to keep blondies chewy. Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.

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