Irresistible Apple Cinnamon Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
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Author:souzanfood
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Description
Indulge in irresistible apple cinnamon blondies topped with creamy maple frosting A delightful treat that merges flavors for the perfect dessert
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups diced apples
Optional: Chopped nuts, Chocolate chips, Pecans or walnuts
Special garnish: Extra cinnamon sugar, Maple syrup drizzle, Fresh apple slices
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Allow it to cool slightly once melted.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar, whisking until well combined. Add the eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix!
Gently fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
Pour the blondie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once baked, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the blondies cool, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and maple syrup, mixing until creamy and fluffy.
Once cooled, spread the maple cream cheese frosting on top and cut into squares.
