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« on: January 31, 2012, 09:26:43 AM » |
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We had these last night at small group, they were deadly, very sweet.
The woman that made them didn't drizzle the white chocolate on top and I didn't really taste any cinnamon.
This is the exact recipe she used (Pinterest) though but she is one of those modifiers and creates amazing dishes. Not me so much, I have to follow a recipe exactly for the most part.
Blondie Layer:
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, cubed
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup dried cranberries
6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
Frosting:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange zest (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the blondie layer: In a medium bowl, melt butter for one minute in the microwave or until melted; stir in brown sugar. Pour the butter and sugar into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature. Use an electric mixer to beat in the eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture. Stir in the cranberries and chopped chocolate (batter will be thick).
3. Spread the blondie batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until combined. Gradually add half of the melted white chocolate; beat until blended. Frost brownies. Sprinkle with chopped cranberries. Drizzle with remaining melted white chocolate. Let the frosting set (speed this up by throwing them into the fridge) then cut into bars- square or triangle-shaped. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2012, 01:27:05 PM » |
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I'm not much of a baker, but these sound delicious, and I LOVE the ones from Starbucks! I want to join your small group if these are the kinds of snacks you get! Bit of a commute, I suppose....
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2012, 01:35:09 PM » |
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They sound DElicious!
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2012, 01:43:33 PM » |
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They do sound delicious. Going to print this one off. Thank you... but my hips are screaming Noooooooooo!!!  |
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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2012, 11:14:28 AM » |
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Guess what I am bringing in 2 weeks to our church potluck!   |
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Son 5:4 My beloved put his hand By the latch of the door, And my heart yearned for him.
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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2012, 12:56:45 PM » |
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This sunday night is movie night and we will be watching "Courageous". Sounds like a good time to try out these Cranberry Bliss Bars. We always have finger foods on Movie Night.
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2012, 04:48:39 PM » |
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Nina, my brother-in-law keeps asking us if we've seen that yet. Maybe I'll check it out tonight.
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