Decadent Apple Cinnamon Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful taste of Decadent Apple Cinnamon Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting. These rich, chewy blondies are infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and fresh apples, topped with a luxurious cream cheese frosting that brings an extra layer of sweetness. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, these treats are easy to whip up and sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with maple cream cheese frosting made by mixing softened cream cheese, butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 43mg