Ingredients
– 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, melted and browned
– 290 grams (about 2 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1 2/3 cups (330 grams) brown sugar
– 2 eggs
– 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about half-inch pieces)
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
– 6 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
– 1/2 stick (56 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
– 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
– 3 tablespoons maple syrup
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
1-Let’s dive into the fun part actually making these Apple Cinnamon Blondies. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready when you are. It’s all about turning simple steps into something yummy you’ll want to share.
2-Next, melt 1 cup of butter in a large pan over low heat and then bump up the heat a bit to brown it, stirring often to keep it from burning. This golden butter adds that rich flavor we love. Now, peel and chop your apples into pieces smaller than half an inch, then sauté them with 1 tablespoon butter and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon for about 10 minutes until they’re tender, and set them aside.
3-In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until everything’s mixed well. In a larger bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract using a hand mixer until it looks smooth and caramel-like. For a detailed guide on enhancing flavors, check out our baking tips for beginners section.
4-Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then gently stir in those sautéed apples. Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and pour in the batter, spreading it out evenly. Pop it in the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes; if you’re using a metal pan, check around 28-30 minutes to see if the top is golden and the center is firm without any wobble.
5-While the blondies bake, whip up the frosting by mixing the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add the confectioners sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Chill it in the fridge. Once baked, let the blondies cool in the pan sayıda for 1 hour, then lift them out with the parchment and cool completely for another 1-2 hours. Finally, spread on the frosting, sprinkle with cinnamon, cut into squares, and dig in!
Last Step:
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⚖️ Use a kitchen scale to measure flour for precision; spoon flour into the cup rather than packing it.
❄️ Allow blondies to cool fully before frosting to maintain texture and prevent melting.
🍏 Any apple variety may be used, though sweeter varieties are recommended for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and frosting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square blondie
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
