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Apple Brownies (Chewy Apple Cinnamon Blondies)

Soft, chewy, and full of apple-cinnamon flavor, these apple brownies — or blondies — are the perfect cozy fall treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 cup apple peeled and diced
  • 0.5 cup walnuts or pecans optional
Optional Topping
  • caramel sauce for drizzling
  • cinnamon sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add egg and vanilla; whisk to combine.
  4. Stir in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
  5. Fold in diced apples and nuts.
  6. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 28–32 minutes until golden and set.
  7. Cool completely, drizzle with caramel if desired, and cut into squares.