Description
Warm blondies fresh from the oven boast golden edges and a tender, gooey center packed with sweet-tart apple bits and cozy cinnamon spice in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup peeled diced apple
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until fully liquid, then whisk in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apple until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use a firm apple variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for a balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Store leftover blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For extra texture, stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans with the diced apples.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.