Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cinnamon Blondies with Caramelized Apples and Cream Cheese Frosting. These rich, chewy blondies are enhanced by tender caramelized apples, creating a luscious dessert perfect for any occasion. Topped with a creamy maple-infused frosting, each bite offers a sweet and spiced experience that will impress family and friends alike. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these blondies are sure to become an instant favorite at your gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup browned butter
- 1 2/3 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples
- For the frosting: cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden, then cool.
- Sauté the chopped apples in butter and cinnamon until tender; set aside to cool.
- Mix browned butter and brown sugar in a bowl; add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in another bowl; mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in cooled apples and pour batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 46mg