White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies Recipe

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White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies Recipe combines white chocolate and bursts of fresh raspberries. Easy to make. Impossible to resist.

white chocolate and raspberry blondies served on a gray plate.

White Chocolate Raspberry Blondies

White Chocolate Raspberry Blondies are a delightful twist on the classic brownie, offering a soft, chewy texture with pockets of juicy tart raspberries and creamy white chocolate in every bite. Perfect for any occasion. This recipe is both simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress.

I love bar cookies and gooey blondie recipes! And these little layered beauties are the perfect sweet treat.

white chocolate and raspberry blondies topped with almonds.

Ingredients

unsalted butter - brings fat and richness to the bar
white chocolate chunks, divided - stirred into each cookie layer, the little chunk of sweet, milk chocolate is a sweet surprise. Make sure to choose a good quality chocolate.
large eggs - always use large eggs for baking
white sugar - adds the sweetness to this not-too-sweet blondie dough
almond extract - enhances the flavors of the bars
all-purpose flour - needed to bring it to a dough
salt - highlights the flavors and balances the sweetness
raspberry jam - provides a more intense raspberry layer of flavor
fresh raspberries - adds a fresh, tart, fruity layer
almonds - crunchy texture

Note: for a full list of ingredients and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom.

ingredients needed for white chocolate and raspberry blondies.

Directions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch square baking dish. Line the baking pan with parchment paper if you prefer taking your bar cookies out of the baking pan for cutting.
Melt the Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Then add half of the white chocolate. Do NOT stir.
Whisk the Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and almond extract until well combined and slightly frothy.
Incorporate the White Chocolate Mixture: Gradually pour the melted butter mixture into the egg mixture, stir.
Add the Dry Ingredients: Using a rubber spatula, stir in the all-purpose flour and salt into the wet ingredients, just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the best texture.
First Layer: Pour half of the blondie batter into the prepared pan, dot with fresh raspberries, and bake for 15 minutes or until set.
Middle Layer: Microwave the raspberry jam until it easily spreads. Top the cooked layer with the jam making sure to get to the edges.
Top Layers: Stir remaining white chocolate into the remaining batter. Carefully spoon the remaining batter over the raspberry jam, ensuring an even layer.
Garnish and Bake: Top with fresh juicy raspberries and chopped almonds. Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

adding melted butter to white chocolate and raspberry blondie dough.

adding flour to white chocolate and raspberry blondie dough.

FAQ

What is white chocolate made of?

Cocoa butter, milk solids, and sugar are the main ingredients in sweet white chocolate. It is devoid of cocoa solids found in brown chocolate.

How do you know when bar cookies are done?

For cookie bars, test with a wooden pick inserted at the center of the pan. If it comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it, the cookies are done.

What pan is best for bar cookies?

I like baking in a glass pan for bar cookies. Being able to see the degree of darkness on the bottom of my bars helps me gauge doneness. Move the pan up in the oven if the bottoms are getting too brown before fully baked.

Substitutions and Variations

Fresh Fruit - Use other small, soft berries in these bars for variety. I love making them with blueberries or blackberries when in season. I match the jam to the berry for consistency of flavors.

Nuts - leave them out if you prefer. Or swap the almonds out. Try pecans, English walnuts, or even pistachios.

Chocolate - I used a delicious white chocolate bar for this batch. But white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or any kind you like work here. You can even use chopped-up white almond bark if that's what you have.

Almond Extract - Use vanilla extract if you prefer.

How to Store Blondies

I typically store my bar cookies in the pan covered tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. You can also cut them into squares and put them in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid.

white chocolate and raspberry blondies cooling.

Life is so much sweeter with desserts! If you're looking for other fruity sweet treats consider trying Blueberry Banana Bread, Lemon Blueberry Sugar Cookies, or Jam Thumbprint Cookies with Icing.

Easy Pancakes with Fruit are a delicious fruity way to start the day.

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Food Safety

Wash hands before cooking
Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
Never leave cooking food unattended