Cinnamon Sugar Blondies with a Chewy Buttery Center
These easy cinnamon sugar blondies are chewy, buttery dessert bars infused with fall spice and topped with a crackly cinnamon sugar crust. Made in one bowl with pantry staples, they’re the perfect cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 blondies 1x
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder (optional)
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
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In a bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla, whisk until smooth.
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Stir in flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder just until combined.
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Spread batter into pan and smooth top.
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Mix cinnamon sugar topping and sprinkle evenly over batter.
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Bake 22–25 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
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Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
Store at room temperature up to 4 days. Add nuts or white chocolate chips for variation.