Description

These Cinnamon Sugar Blondies are soft, chewy bars bursting with warm cinnamon flavor and a crackly cinnamon-sugar topping reminiscent of a snickerdoodle cookie. Made in one bowl with no mixer required, they are rich with brown sugar and vanilla, offering a moist buttery texture perfect for any occasion, from casual coffee breaks to festive gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Blondies:

170g (¾ cup) unsalted butter, melted
200g (1 cup) brown sugar, packed
50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
190g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Optional Add-ins:

White or dark chocolate chips
Chopped pecans or walnuts
Caramel or white chocolate drizzle

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Then add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined for a rich, cohesive mixture.
Add the Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter, which will be thick.
Spread & Add Topping: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter for a crackly, flavorful crust.
Bake & Cool: Bake the blondies for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars to allow them to set and maintain chewiness.

Notes

Use melted butter to ensure the blondies have a chewy, soft texture without needing a mixer.
Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly underdone when removed as it firms up while cooling.
Optional add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or a caramel drizzle can be folded in or added on top for extra flavor and texture.
Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
Allow blondies to cool completely to achieve the perfect fudgy consistency before slicing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Blondies, Blondies recipe, Cinnamon dessert bars, Chewy blondies, Snickerdoodle blondies, One bowl dessert