Description
Cozy and Sweet Honey Cinnamon Dessert is a warm, comforting baked treat featuring a buttery batter sweetened with honey and brown sugar, delicately spiced with cinnamon, and topped with a cinnamon-sugar crust. Perfect for a simple dessert or snack with familiar American flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pantry Staples:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Then, add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract; whisk until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon gently, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overworking the batter.
- Spread and top: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the remaining ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon and evenly sprinkle this mixture over the batter surface to create a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the dessert to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to ensure clean slices.
Notes
- Storage: Store the dessert in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Variations: Enhance the recipe by adding chopped nuts, a cream cheese swirl, or a pinch of cardamom for extra flavor complexity.
- Gluten-free: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to accommodate gluten-free diets.
- Cutting tip: Ensure the dessert has fully cooled before slicing to achieve neat, even squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: honey dessert, cinnamon dessert, baked sweet treat, cinnamon sugar topping, easy dessert recipe
