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Cozy and Sweet Honey Cinnamon Dessert

Cozy and Sweet Honey Cinnamon Dessert You’ll Crave Today

Cozy and Sweet Honey Cinnamon Dessert that embodies comfort with a balanced flavor of honey and cinnamon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Blondie Batter
  • 1 Large Egg Can replace with flax egg for vegan option.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, melted Coconut oil can be swapped for dairy-free.
  • 0.25 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a nice twist.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour can be used for nuttier flavor.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed Coconut sugar is a lower glycemic option.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, divided Use half for topping.
For the Topping
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with more brown sugar.

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and light brown sugar until well blended. Add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
  3. Gently add the flour, salt, and half of the ground cinnamon to the wet mixture. Stir together until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the remaining half teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the batter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, until the edges are firm and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for longer shelf life, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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