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Chewy Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Swirl

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This recipe makes thick, chewy bars that mix fresh apple pieces and warm cinnamon into a blondie base. They offer a comforting, spiced flavor perfect for autumn baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 medium tart apples (like Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples and optional chopped pecans.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Sprinkle the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the sugar mixture into the top layer of the batter.
  9. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a simple maple glaze by whisking together 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup until smooth, then drizzling it over the cooled bars.
  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith to prevent them from turning too mushy during baking.
  • If you skip the pecans, consider adding 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

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