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“Stack of chewy cinnamon sugar blondies with a crackly cinnamon top and fudgy center, showing layers of golden brown texture.”

cinnamon sugar blondies

These chewy, buttery cinnamon sugar blondies were discovered by accident and became a family favorite. A simple one-bowl recipe with a crackly cinnamon-sugar crust and fudgy blondie center that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for fall bake sales, potlucks, or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
21 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 15 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Blondie Base:
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter - Melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 ½ cups Light brown sugar - Packed
  • 2 large Eggs - Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract - Or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour - Spoon and level
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder -
  • ½ teaspoon Salt - Reduce if using salted butter
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar -
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon - Mix together for topping
Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ cup White chocolate chips - Optional
  • ½ cup Chopped pecans - Optional

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch metal baking pan (Line with parchment for easy removal)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (Use heat-safe for melted butter))
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula (For mixing batter
  • 1 Measuring cup set (For dry and wet ingredients))
  • 1 Measuring Spoons (For spices and extracts)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 9x13 baking pan.
  2. Melt butter and let it cool for 5 minutes.
    “Mixing blondie batter in a bowl with a wooden spoon, combining flour, sugar, and egg for a chewy cinnamon blondie base.”
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and slightly grainy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each. Mix in vanilla.
  5. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold just until no dry spots remain.
  6. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 55gCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2.5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 340mgIron: 33mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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