With Christmas just around the corner, my thoughts are turning to holiday baking and gifting, so today I’m sharing one of my favorite dessert recipes: White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Blondies.
Not only are these one-bowl oatmeal squares amazingly delicious and easy to make, but with the addition of white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, they make the perfect dessert, snack or breakfast.
I came up with this recipe a few years ago when I wanted to make a dessert but didn’t want to take the time to shape individual cookies and bake them in batches.
Instead, I decided to simply mix up the oatmeal cookie batter in one bowl, spread it in a baking dish, and make white chocolate cranberry dessert bars. And they turned out even better than I expected!
These oatmeal cranberry blondies are amazingly moist and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness and buttery goodness.
Not only do they make a great dessert, since they’re filled with other good-for-you things, they also make a great breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack.
Oatmeal Blondies with White Chocolate Chips and Dried Cranberries
Makes 15-16 squares
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup white (or semi-sweet) chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add cranberries, brown sugar, oats, chocolate chips, and nuts. Stir in egg and melted butter.
- Pour batter into an ungreased 9 x 9 baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool in pan 15 minutes before cutting into squares.
I hope you’ll give these rich and buttery oatmeal squares a try. I have a feeling you’ll never go back to plain old oatmeal cookies again!
By the way, these delicious oatmeal blondies, wrapped and decorated with some ribbon, make a wonderful gift idea for neighbors, teachers, co-workers, and friends.
Enjoy! xo Jane
Looking for more recipe ideas? Here are a few favorite recipes from Jane at Home:
Easy Mini Quiche Muffins with Spinach and Bacon
Easy Oat Flour Crepes Recipe – gluten-free and fabulous
Dreamy Chocolate Mousse with Ricotta Cheese
Perfect Microwave Cranberry Sauce
Easy Stacked Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce & Sour Cream
Easy Microwave Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Recipe
Authentic Homemade Pasta e Fagioli Soup Recipe (Italian Chili)
Amazing Cinnamon Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping
Crispy Garlic and Herb Oven Roasted Potatoes
Easy Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe
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