Cinnamon Apple Blondies

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Cinnamon Apple Blondies are the perfect fall treat! Easy to make, rich, fudgy, and bursting with fresh apple flavor and warm cinnamon.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 173kcal

Author: Linda Warren

Ingredients

Blondies

½ cup salted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (can opt for 1 ¾ teaspoon apple pie spice instead of spices given)
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 medium to large apple (diced into ¼” chunks (peeled)
½ cup caramel chips or chopped caramel bits (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-by-8-inch pan with parchment paper, letting the parchment paper overlap the edges to make it easier to lift out. Spray the parchment paper with cooking spray; set aside.
Melt the butter in the microwave. Add the brown sugar and whisk until combined.
Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until mixed. Fold in the chopped apples.
Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the bars are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the brownies in the pan for about 2 hours before cutting. Cut into 16 squares.
TIP: To make them easier to cut, refrigerate them for an hour or so.

Notes

STORE/FREEZE

Store: Place in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They will be very soft and gooey. If you keep them in the refrigerator, my preferred choice, they will have a firmer texture and keep for up to a week.

Freeze: Let them cool completely, cut into squares, and wrap each one in plastic wrap. Place in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

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