Description
These Gooey Maple Cinnamon Blondies are a decadent dessert with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Made with maple syrup, cinnamon, and brown sugar, they offer a soft, chewy texture and a crispy top. With a drizzle of maple glaze, these blondies are an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Blondies:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
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1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the Maple Glaze (optional):
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (or water), to thin
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
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Prepare the Blondie Batter:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Stir until well combined.
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Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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If using, fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
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Bake the Blondies:
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). The blondies will continue to firm up as they cool.
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Let the blondies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Make the Maple Glaze (Optional):
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk or water until smooth and pourable.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies for an extra touch of sweetness and shine.
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Serve:
- Slice the blondies into squares or bars and serve. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Add Chocolate Chips: If you love chocolate, add 1/2 cup of semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips to the batter for a chocolatey twist.Make it Nut-Free: Omit the pecans or walnuts for nut-free blondies.Spice It Up: For extra warmth, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger or nutmeg to the batter.Maple Pecan Blondies: For a more intense maple flavor, add chopped toasted pecans to the batter and drizzle extra maple syrup on top of the baked blondies.Gluten-Free: Swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to make these blondies gluten-free.
