Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Decadent Apple Cinnamon Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist, chewy blondies are bursting with the warm flavors of fresh apples and aromatic cinnamon, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. The luxurious maple cream cheese frosting adds a sweet, creamy finish that elevates these dessert bars to a whole new level of decadence. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a cozy night in dessert, this easy recipe is sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in diced apples and optional nuts evenly into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg