Description
These cinnamon blondies are chewy, buttery dessert bars loaded with cozy cinnamon flavor and a hint of vanilla. Quick to make with pantry staples, they bake up in just 25 minutes for instant comfort and crowd-pleasing snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (115g)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (200g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional topping: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar + 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting. Lightly grease the sides. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined and lump-free.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated and glossy.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently to remove air pockets.
- If using, stir together the cinnamon-sugar topping and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let blondies cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift them out and transfer to a wire rack.
- Cut into 12 squares and serve. For neat edges, use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
Notes
For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, substitute butter with plant-based butter and use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water). Add-ins like white chocolate chips, nuts, or diced fruit can be stirred in for variety. Do not overmix the batter to keep bars chewy. Bars firm up as they cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
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