Description
This Honey Cinnamon Dessert is a simple, comforting baked treat perfect for anyone craving a sweet, spiced blondie. With the natural sweetness of honey combined with warm cinnamon, this easy recipe delivers moist, tender bars that are ideal for snacking, dessert, or even breakfast. The recipe uses common pantry staples and fresh ingredients, making it accessible and fuss-free for bakers of all levels.
Ingredients
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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). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal.
- Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and the packed light brown sugar until smooth and combined. Add the large egg, honey, and vanilla extract, then whisk again until the mixture is uniform.
- Add dry ingredients: Gently stir in the all-purpose flour, salt, and half a teaspoon of the ground cinnamon. Mix just until the flour is incorporated and avoid overmixing to keep the blondies tender.
- Spread and top: Pour the batter evenly into your prepared baking pan. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with the remaining half teaspoon of ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter to create a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to ensure clean slices.
Notes
- Storage: Store these blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months to keep them fresh.
- Variations: Consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch, a cream cheese swirl for richness, or a pinch of cardamom to enhance the spice profile.
- Gluten-free: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to make this dessert gluten-free without compromising texture.
- Cutting tip: Ensure the blondies are fully cooled before slicing to achieve neat, clean squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (about 2-inch square)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: honey cinnamon dessert, blondies, baked dessert, easy blondies recipe, cinnamon blondies, simple baked treat
