Introduction

White Chocolate Raspberry Blondies are a delightful twist on the classic blondie, combining luscious white chocolate with tart raspberries for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. These bars are soft, chewy, and wonderfully easy to make, perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white chocolate chips or chunks
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment with butter or non-stick spray.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and light brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and glossy with no sugar clumps. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula. Mix just until incorporated to avoid tough blondies.
Step 4: Fold in the white chocolate chips evenly. Carefully fold in the raspberries, being gentle to avoid breaking them too much. If using frozen raspberries, add them straight from the freezer to keep the batter from becoming watery.
Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking; the center should be slightly soft.
Step 6: Let the blondies cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift them out and transfer to a cooling rack. Once fully cooled, slice into squares or rectangles. Clean your knife between cuts for neat slices.

Tips & Variations

Use parchment paper rather than just greasing the pan to prevent sticking and keep edges perfectly square.
If using frozen raspberries, add them directly from the freezer to avoid a watery batter.
For added texture, you can mix in chopped nuts like pecans or almonds along with the white chocolate.
Swap white chocolate for milk or dark chocolate chunks for a different flavor profile.

Storage

Store leftover blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. To reheat, warm briefly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to restore softness. Blondies also freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.

How to Serve

The image shows a close-up of several square-shaped blondies with visible raspberries and white chocolate chips mixed inside. The blondies have a golden brown top with a slightly soft, cake-like texture and a dusting of powdered sugar on top. The raspberries are bright red and partly embedded inside each blondie, creating a colorful contrast with the creamy beige batter. The white chocolate chips are scattered on top and inside, adding small white spots. The squares are stacked casually on a white plate, with a few fresh raspberries placed around them. The background is a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen raspberries in this recipe?

Yes, frozen raspberries work well. Add them straight from the freezer to the batter to prevent it from becoming too watery.

How do I know when the blondies are done baking?

The edges should be golden and a toothpick inserted into the center will come out with a few moist crumbs. The center should still be slightly soft, as it firms up during cooling.