Description
A cozy and sweet honey cinnamon dessert bar that’s soft, buttery, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon and honey. These easy-to-make blondies offer a warm and comforting treat ideal for any time of day.
Ingredients
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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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the dessert.
- Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and well combined. Then add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract, whisking thoroughly until the mixture is uniform.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, salt, and half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Spread and top: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out evenly. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with the remaining half teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- Variations: Customize with chopped nuts, a cream cheese swirl, or a pinch of cardamom for a unique flavor twist.
- Gluten-free option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to make this dessert gluten-free.
- Cutting tip: Ensure the dessert is completely cooled before slicing to achieve clean, neat squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (approximately 2x2 inch square)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: honey cinnamon dessert, blondies, baked dessert, easy dessert, cinnamon blondies, sweet treat
