Cinnamon Blondies with Caramelized Apples and Cream Cheese Frosting
Cinnamon Blondies with Caramelized Apples and Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat that brings warmth and sweetness to any occasion. These rich, chewy blondies are enhanced by tender caramelized apples, creating a comforting dessert experience. Topped with a tangy maple cream cheese frosting, they strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, making them an irresistible choice for gatherings or a cozy night in. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite fruits or nuts, these blondies are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup browned butter
- 1 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples
- For frosting: 6 oz cream cheese, 1/2 stick butter, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 3 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Brown the butter until golden and cool slightly. Sauté apples with butter and cinnamon until tender.
- In a large bowl, whisk browned butter and brown sugar together. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon; gradually add to wet mixture. Fold in caramelized apples.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour batter into an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan; bake for 35-45 minutes until set.
- Beat cream cheese and butter for frosting; add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup until fluffy.
- Once blondies are cool, frost and slice into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg