White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter; stir in the brown sugar. Cool slightly.

Step 2

Add eggs, 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; stir into butter mixture. Stir in cranberries and chopped chocolate (batter will be thick). Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan.

Step 3

Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake), 18-21 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 4

For frosting, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and, if desired, orange zest, until smooth. Gradually beat in half of the melted white chocolate; spread over blondies. Sprinkle with cranberries; drizzle with remaining melted chocolate. If desired, sprinkle with additional orange zest.

Step 5

Cut into triangles. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.