Description
Treat yourself to soft, spiced blondies packed with tender apple pieces and finished with a creamy maple cream cheese glaze—a fall dessert that’s pure indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the Blondies:
- 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 (about 2 medium)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until everything comes together—don’t overmix.
- Gently incorporate the diced apples and, if desired, the chopped nuts for added texture.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the blondies cool, beat together the cream cheese, butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla to create a smooth frosting.
- Once the blondies are cooled, spread the frosting evenly on top, slice into squares, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 240 calories
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams