Cinnamon Apple Blondies
Cinnamon Apple Blondies are a softer version of a traditional blondie. Cinnamon spiced apples give them moisture and sweetness, with pecans sprinkled in for a little crunch. These bars make the perfect fall dessert. Great for a snack but sweet enough for dessert.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1½ cups apples (peeled, cored and diced (1-2 apples))
- ½ cup pecans (chopped and toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º and prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and non-stick cooking spray.
- Toast the pecans and set aside. Peel, and chop apples, set aside.
- With an electric mixer or hand held, cream the butter and sugar together until smooth. Add the egg and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, do not over mix. Once combined, stir in the chopped apples and toasted pecans. The mixture will be thick.
- Spread the batter into the baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool and cut into squares.
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Barbara's Notes + Tips
- This recipe can easily be doubled
- To toast the pecans, heat in a 350º oven for 5 minutes or until they start to darken.
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp.
- Do not over mix the batter once you have added the dry ingredients.
- You can add even more flavor by browning the butter. If you brown it, do that in advance because it will need to cool and be softened before adding.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg