Description
Cinnamon sugar blondies blend classic comfort with sweet nostalgia, offering a delightful twist on traditional desserts. Warm spices and golden edges invite home bakers to savor each delectable, buttery bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) melted butter
- 1 large egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for batter)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and ready an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and blend thoroughly with brown sugar until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, stirring until mixture becomes completely integrated.
- Create a separate mixture by whisking flour, salt, and first portion of cinnamon until well combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain tender texture.
- Transfer batter into prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Combine granulated sugar with remaining cinnamon, then delicately dust the entire blondie surface with this aromatic mixture.
- Position pan in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for golden edges and checking doneness with a clean toothpick test.
- Remove from oven and allow blondies to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cooled, slice into square portions and serve, revealing the sweet cinnamon-infused interior.
Notes
- Adjust butter temperature carefully to ensure smooth blending without separating the mixture.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Use alternative sweeteners like coconut sugar or monk fruit for lower glycemic index options.
- Experiment with brown butter instead of regular melted butter to enhance nutty, caramel-like depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 241 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 94 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg