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corner of apple cinnamon bars drizzled with icing on a cutting board.
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Apple Cinnamon Blondies

Rich, moist, and gooey, these Apple Cinnamon Blondies are just like your favorite cookie bar, but with a fall flavored twist. With brown sugar, diced apples, and a cinnamon glaze, these sweet treats are next level delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, bakery, cafe
Servings: 9
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 8 x 8 baking pan
  • parchment paper

Ingredients

Blondies

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large apple finely diced

Icing

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • pinch cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Dice the apple and line the 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  • In a microwave safe mixing bowl, melt the butter in 30 second intervals, until fully melted. Allow it to cool slightly, then whisk in the brown sugar ensuring there is no ‘standing’ butter on top of the sugar layer.
    melted butter and brown sugar whisked together in a glass bowl.
  • Whisk in the vanilla extract and egg.
  • Add in the dry ingredients: all purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Fold together until the batter forms.
  • Fold in almost all of the diced apples, saving a few for the top. Place into the greased lined pan. You’ll need to use a rubber spatula to evenly spread the blondies into the pan.
    unbaked apple cinnamon blondies in a white pyrex pan.
  • Press the remaining apples into the top of the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the middle of the blondies are cooked.
  • While the blondies bake, make the icing. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk & cinnamon together. If needed, add more milk or powdered sugar to reach desired consistency! You want it thin enough to drizzle, but thick enough to harden.
  • Allow the blondies to cool and then drizzle with icing. Slice and enjoy!
    close up of apple cinnamon blondie drizzled with icing on a wood cutting board.

Notes

I like to store these in the refrigerator. When chilled, they have the best doughy texture! They'll stay good for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
This blog post is sponsored by Michigan Apple Committee. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting brands that support my small business. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 blondie | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g