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Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Blondie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Blondie Bars are a decadent twist on classic snickerdoodle cookies, featuring rich browned butter, a warm cinnamon swirl, and a spiced apple cider frosting. Perfectly soft and chewy with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping, these bars bring the comforting flavors of a snickerdoodle cookie into an easy-to-make dessert bar form.

Ingredients

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The Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Bars:

  • 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) salted butter, melted and lightly browned
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Frosting:

  • 1/3 cup spiced apple cider, no added sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar:

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
  2. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan or skillet, melt the 3/4 cup salted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Make the Blondie Batter: In a large bowl, whisk the brown sugar together with the browned butter until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Assemble the Bars: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Pour half of the blondie batter into the pan and spread evenly.
  6. Add Cinnamon Swirl: Dollop the cinnamon swirl mixture over the blondie batter in the pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl it through the batter for a marbled effect.
  7. Top with Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining blondie batter over the cinnamon swirl and spread gently to cover. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  9. Prepare the Frosting: While the bars bake, combine the spiced apple cider, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  10. Frost the Bars: Once the bars have cooled completely, drizzle or spread the spiced cider frosting evenly over the top.
  11. Serve: Cut into squares using the parchment overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better batter incorporation.
  • Be careful not to overbake; the bars should be moist and chewy.
  • You can prepare the cinnamon swirl and frosting ahead of time to streamline baking.
  • For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add a little extra cinnamon to the cinnamon sugar topping.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Find it online: https://justworthi.com/brown-butter-snickerdoodle-blondie-bars-recipe/