introduction

This simple bar cookie tastes warm and sweet. You will like the soft inside and the crisp top. Try it for a quick treat or for a small party. If you like fruit sweets, see this apple cake for more ideas: apple crumble cake.

why make this recipe

This recipe uses easy parts you may have now. You cook it fast. Kids like it. You can eat it plain or with a drink. For another quick bake that kids love, try these pecan crescent rolls.

how to make Cinnamon Sugar Blondies

You follow two bowls. One bowl holds wet things. One bowl holds dry things. You mix them and bake. This step makes a soft, chewy bar. For a cookie that shares a warm spice flavor, see the maple cinnamon cookies.

Ingredients :

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
1 tablespoon cinnamon (for topping)

You can swap a cup of flour for a cup of whole wheat for a small change. See more ideas like this apple crumble cake.

Directions :

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle it over the batter.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.

how to serve Cinnamon Sugar Blondies

Cut the bars when they cool. Serve plain or with a thin dust of powdered sugar. Warm a piece and add a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. Share them on a small plate with tea or milk. You can also serve a bar next to simple rolls like pecan crescent rolls.

how to store Cinnamon Sugar Blondies

Put bars in an airtight box. They stay soft for 3 to 4 days at room temp. You can freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp or warm in the oven for a few minutes.

tips to make Cinnamon Sugar Blondies

Measure flour with a spoon and level it.
Do not over mix the batter. Mix until you do not see dry flour.
Check the middle with a toothpick at 20 minutes.
Let the pan cool on a rack before you cut.

variation (if any)

Add 1 cup of chopped nuts or white chocolate chips to the batter.
Swap half the cinnamon for nutmeg for a small change.
Add a swirl of caramel on top before the sugar mix for a richer bar.
For a fruit hint, top with thin apple slices before the sugar mix and bake.

FAQs

Q: Can I make these in a smaller pan?
A: Yes. Use an 8×8 pan for thicker bars. Bake a few minutes more.

Q: Can I use salted butter?
A: Yes. Cut the salt to 1/4 teaspoon if you use salted butter.

Q: Can I skip the cinnamon topping?
A: Yes. The bars will still taste sweet and buttery.

Q: How do I know when they are done?
A: A toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not bake until dry.

Q: Can I add nuts or chocolate?
A: Yes. Fold them into the batter before you spread it in the pan.

Conclusion

If you want another version of this treat, try this Cinnamon Sugar Blondie Recipe | Buns In My Oven. For more ideas and a different twist, see Cinnamon Sugar Blondies – Tabs & Tidbits.