Cinnamon Apple Blondies
These cinnamon apple blondies are soft Fall dessert bars bursting with warm cinnamon and juicy apple pieces. They’re topped with a cinnamon glaze that adds the perfect touch of spice and sweetness. Made with simple ingredients and no mixer required, these blondies come together quickly and bake up with a gooey, buttery texture.
Equipment
- 1 square baking pan 8X8 or 9X9
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Ingredients
Blondies
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams light brown sugar
- 120 grams pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 150 grams all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 200 grams chopped apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
Cinnamon Icing
- 60 grams powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 50 grams heavy cream
Instructions
Blondies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9x9-inch light metal pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, microwave the butter in 30-second bursts until melted. Let cool for a few minutes so it’s warm, not hot.113 grams unsalted butter
- Whisk in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and maple syrup until combined. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolk, then mix in the vanilla.100 grams granulated sugar, 50 grams light brown sugar, 120 grams pure maple syrup, 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until just combined with a few dry streaks left.150 grams all purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Gently mix in the diced apples until the dry streaks of flour disappear.200 grams chopped apples
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Then bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the blondies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cinnamon Icing
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, and heavy cream until smooth.60 grams powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 50 grams heavy cream
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled blondies. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Use the right apples: Firm, crisp varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith bake best and hold their shape.
- Check early: Oven temperatures vary, so start checking around 28 minutes so they don’t overbake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 182.4kcalCarbohydrates: 27.4gProtein: 1.7gFat: 7.6gSaturated Fat: 4.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 41.1mgSodium: 59.6mgPotassium: 56.3mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 18.9gVitamin A: 261.1IUVitamin C: 0.6mgCalcium: 26.3mgIron: 0.6mg
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