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Honey Cinnamon Blondies Recipe

4.9 from 140 reviews

This Honey Cinnamon Dessert features soft, chewy blondie bars with a subtle floral sweetness from honey paired perfectly with warm cinnamon. Easy to prepare in one bowl using pantry staples, they bake in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal quick and comforting baked treat for sharing or gifting, especially during cozy fall days.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided (½ teaspoon for batter, ½ teaspoon for topping)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the blondies.
  2. Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the blondies tough.
  4. Spread and Top: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top evenly. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with the remaining ½ teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The center should be set but slightly soft as it will continue to firm up while cooling.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let the blondies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares for clean slices. Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream or package for gifting.

Notes

  • Avoid overbaking to keep blondies soft and chewy; they will continue to set once removed from the oven.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to prevent tough blondies.
  • Allow blondies to cool completely before slicing for neat pieces.
  • Microwave honey briefly if it is thick and difficult to pour.
  • Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a nuttier flavor or use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • Double the recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch pan to serve a larger crowd.

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