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Apple Cinnamon Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Delight in these moist blondies infused with cinnamon and topped with a rich maple cream cheese frosting, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Blondies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly browned
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 2/3 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Apples
- 2 apples Honey Crisp apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt butter, brown it until nutty and golden, then set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; sauté apples with butter and cinnamon separately.
- Combine browned butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla; fold in dry ingredients and apples.
- Pour batter into dish, bake for 35-45 minutes; prepare frosting while baking.
- Cool blondies, then spread frosting on top and let set before slicing.
Notes
Ensure blondies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.