"The soft, buttery, caramely, brown sugary, blondie base is the perfect complement to the chewy, tart cranberries. Dark chocolate is a perfect pairing and really balances the flavors .When I want an easy, fuss-free recipe that I know will be a hit, I call upon my trusty blondie base. It’s an easy recipe to memorize because everything is ‘one’. In the 1 bowl used, melt 1 stick of butter, stir in 1 egg, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and 1 cup flour. For this version, add 3/4 cup dried cranberries and 3/4 cup chocolate chips. For a last-minute, fast, easy, and foolproof holiday entertaining recipe, whip up a batch of these. You can get them in the pan, baked, and out of the oven in 30 minutes flat with impressive results...."