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Two stacked slices of moist crumb cake with a glaze drizzle, reminiscent of decadent Cinnamon Sugar Blondies, placed on a parchment paper-lined wooden surface.

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cinnamon Sugar Blondies

These Cinnamon Sugar Blondies are soft, buttery, and topped with a sweet cinnamon crunch, making them the perfect quick treat. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple pantry ingredients, they're easy to whip up whenever you're in the mood for something sweet. The glaze adds a little extra indulgence, and they’re sure to become a household favorite. Perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, they’re also a hit at potlucks, bake sales, or even game day snacks.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cinnamon Sugar Blondies
Servings: 16
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Mandy Applegate

Ingredients

For the Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

For the Glaze:

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Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet (8 x 8 inch) with paper and preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC).
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
    2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
  • In another bowl, mix the butter and sugar and cream it with the help of an electric mixer. It should take about 5 minutes, the mixture should be soft and creamy.
    2 cups brown sugar, 1 cup butter
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix for a couple more minutes.
    2 eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Add the dry ingredients to the mixture and combine with a spoon or spatula, don’t over mix, just until fully combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared plan. Mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on top of the mixture.
    2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a stick comes out clean.
  • Mix the glaze ingredients. Let the blondies cool and top with the glaze. Cut in squares.
    2 tablespoons milk, 1 cup powdered sugar
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t Overmix: Be gentle when folding in the dry ingredients. Overmixing can make your blondies dense instead of soft and chewy.
  • Softened Butter: Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming. Cold butter won’t blend properly, and melted butter will throw off the texture.
  • Glaze Consistency: Want a thicker glaze? Use less milk. For a thinner, more drizzle-like consistency, add a little more.
  • Check Early: Oven temperatures can vary, so start checking your blondies at the 30-minute mark to avoid overbaking them. You want them slightly soft in the center.
  • Topping Tip: Add a bit of coarse sugar to the cinnamon-sugar mix for an extra crunchy top layer.
  • Let Them Cool: Cutting into warm blondies can make them crumble. Let them cool completely for clean slices.
  • Scaling Up: Feeding a crowd? You can double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan. Just watch the baking time—it might need a few extra minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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