Description
This cozy and sweet Honey Cinnamon Dessert is a soft, buttery treat infused with warm cinnamon and natural honey sweetness. Perfect for an afternoon snack or dessert, it combines pantry staples with a few fresh ingredients to create a comforting and flavorful baked good that’s easy to prepare and delightful to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pantry Staples:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing it well or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and packed brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract, then whisk again until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is glossy.
- Add dry ingredients: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, salt, and half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon into the wet mixture. Stir just until everything is combined, being careful not to overmix for a tender texture.
- Spread and top: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with the remaining half teaspoon of cinnamon, then sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter to create a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow the dessert to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to serve.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover dessert in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature, or freeze portions for up to 3 months.
- Variations: For an added twist, try incorporating chopped nuts, swirling in cream cheese before baking, or adding a pinch of ground cardamom to the batter for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 2x2 inch)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: honey cinnamon dessert, cinnamon sugar topping, easy baked dessert, sweet treat, cozy dessert, baked cinnamon squares
