Description
Delightful blondies infused with caramelized apples and topped with creamy maple frosting, perfect for cozy fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples (peeled and cored)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan. Consider lining it with parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until fully combined.
- Mix the melted butter with both brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl until it forms a cohesive mixture.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, blending them until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients gradually, stirring gently to combine, creating a thick, creamy batter.
- Fold in the chopped apples and maple syrup evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly for consistent baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and maple syrup in a bowl for the frosting. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled blondies and cut them into squares or bars for serving.
Notes
For a nuttier flavor, swap all-purpose flour for whole wheat. These blondies store well, making them great for later treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg