Description
These honey cinnamon blondies are chewy, fragrant, and topped with a cinnamon-sugar crust. A cozy and sweet honey cinnamon dessert perfect for fall or anytime you crave a comforting, easy-to-bake treat with simple ingredients and a delightful cinnamon flavor.
Ingredients
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Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pantry Staples:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the blondies after baking.
- Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and light brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract, and whisk again until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Mix gently and just until the dry ingredients are incorporated to avoid overmixing, which can make the blondies tough.
- Spread and top: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface evenly. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with the remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle this cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The blondies will still be slightly soft in the center but will set as they cool.
- Cool and serve: Remove the blondies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares for neat slices.
Notes
- Storage: Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Variations: Add chopped toasted pecans or walnuts for crunch, swirl in cream cheese for a cheesecake effect, or sprinkle a pinch of cardamom with cinnamon for a spiced twist.
- Gluten-free option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Cutting tip: Allow blondies to cool completely before cutting to get clean, neat squares.
- Honey handling tip: Microwave honey for 10 seconds if too thick to pour easily.
- Double the recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch pan to serve a larger crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: honey cinnamon blondies, cinnamon sugar blondies, easy cinnamon dessert, honey cinnamon dessert, simple baked dessert, fall dessert, cinnamon blondies recipe
