Description
These Gooey Maple Cinnamon Blondies are a delightful twist on the classic blondie, featuring the rich flavors of pure maple syrup and warm cinnamon. With a perfectly chewy center and golden edges, these blondies are easy to make using simple pantry ingredients. Ideal for a cozy dessert or snack, they balance sweetness and spice beautifully without being overly sugary.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, toasted if desired)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Pinch of nutmeg or ground cardamom for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Melt the Butter: In a large mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Allow it to cool for about 5 minutes so it is no longer hot, which helps prevent scrambling the eggs in the next steps.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: To the cooled melted butter, add the packed light brown sugar and whisk until smooth. Then whisk in the pure maple syrup, room temperature eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined and slightly glossy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking powder to ensure they are evenly distributed and free of clumps.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon to combine. Avoid overmixing to keep the blondies tender rather than tough.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: Fold in any optional ingredients like chopped nuts or white chocolate chips, and a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom if using, to add extra flavor and texture.
- Spread in Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool and Slice: Let the blondies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. This sets the texture and makes them easier to slice into clean squares.
Notes
- Do not overbake—the blondies should remain gooey in the center for the best texture.
- Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup, for authentic flavor.
- Measure flour by scooping and leveling with a knife to avoid dense blondies.
- Let blondies cool completely before cutting to allow them to set properly.
- Room temperature eggs help achieve better batter consistency and final texture; warm them in water if needed.
- Lightly toasting nuts before adding enhances their flavor and crunch.
- Customize flavor by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: maple blondies, cinnamon blondies, gooey blondies, easy blondie recipe, dessert blondies, baked blondies, maple cinnamon dessert
