Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Decadent Apple Cinnamon Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting. This irresistible dessert combines the sweetness of tender apples with warm cinnamon, creating a comforting treat perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy nights at home. Topped with creamy maple frosting, these blondies are a fantastic way to satisfy your sweet tooth while impressing your guests. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious dessert that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fold in diced apples and nuts if desired.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with maple cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg