Apple Cinnamon Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of Apple Cinnamon Blondies topped with a luscious Maple Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist blondies blend tender chunks of apple with fragrant cinnamon for a perfect fall-inspired treat, finished with a sweet and tangy frosting made from cream cheese and pure maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 blondies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Blondies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled and diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined to infuse the blondies with warm spice.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and well incorporated.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined. Fold in the diced apples carefully to evenly distribute them without overmixing.
- Bake Blondies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Blondies: Remove the pan from the oven and let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack to set properly before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract and continue to beat until combined and creamy.
- Frost Blondies: Once the blondies are fully cooled, spread the maple cream cheese frosting evenly over the top with a spatula.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Choose a crisp apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Ensure the blondies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- For thicker frosting, chill it for 10 minutes before spreading.
- Store blondies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13 inch pan; adjust baking time accordingly.
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