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Chewy Cinnamon Sugar Blondies

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These chewy cinnamon sugar blondies are an easy, comforting fall dessert bar with a gooey center and a crackled cinnamon sugar top. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or cozy nights in, they come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until glossy and smooth.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and whisk until well combined and slightly thick.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Switch to a wooden spoon or spatula and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Reserve half for topping after baking.
  7. Spoon batter into prepared pan and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mix evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and center is set but still soft. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
  9. Remove pan from oven and immediately sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar topping over the hot bars.
  10. Cool in pan for 15–20 minutes, then lift out using parchment overhang. Let cool completely for clean slices.
  11. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

Notes

For chewier edges, use a metal pan. Do not overmix the batter to avoid cakey bars. Start checking for doneness at 25 minutes to prevent overbaking. You can make these gluten-free by swapping the flour for a 1:1 gluten-free blend, or vegan by using vegan butter and a flax egg. Bars freeze well for up to 2 months. For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar topping.

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