Apple Cinnamon Blondies (Print Version)

Get cozy with these warm, gooey Apple Cinnamon Blondies! A personal recipe full of brown sugar, fresh apples, and topped with a dreamy cream cheese frosting.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 16 Blondies
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian

# Ingredients:

→ For the Blondie Batter

01 - 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
03 - 1 large egg, at room temperature
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Apple & Spice Magic

08 - 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ For the Cream Cheese Frosting

11 - 4 oz (113g) block cream cheese, softened
12 - 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - Pinch of salt

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until glossy.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
03 - Gently fold the finely chopped apples into the thick batter until they are evenly distributed.
04 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist, fudgy crumbs.
05 - While the blondies cool completely, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then the vanilla and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
06 - Once the blondies are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Sprinkle with a little extra cinnamon if desired. Lift from the pan using the parchment paper, slice into squares, and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Don't overbake the blondies! Pull them out when a toothpick has moist crumbs for the perfect fudgy texture.
02 - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days; they get even better on day two!
03 - For a richer flavor, try browning the butter before you add it to the sugar. It's a game-changer.
04 - Serve slightly chilled with a hot cup of coffee for the perfect cozy treat.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - 8x8 inch baking pan
02 - Mixing bowls
03 - Whisk
04 - Spatula
05 - Electric mixer (for frosting)

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 250 kcal
Total Fat: 12g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 3g

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