Ingredients
Blondie Base Ingredients:
- Flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Salt: ¼ tsp
- Butter (melted): ½ cup
- Brown sugar: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Cinnamon Swirl Ingredients:
- Cinnamon: 1 tbsp
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup
- Butter (melted): 2 tbsp
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- Cream cheese (softened): 4 oz
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: ½ tsp
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan to prepare it for the blondies. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. - Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. - Create Batter:
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, ensuring not to overmix for a fudgy texture. - Layer Batter and Add Swirl:
- Pour half of the blondie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon, brown sugar, and melted butter for the swirl.
- Dollop the cinnamon mixture over the batter in the pan and use a knife or skewer to swirl it gently.
- Add Remaining Batter:
Pour the remaining blondie batter over the cinnamon swirl layer and spread it evenly. - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Prepare Frosting:
While the blondies cool, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy. - Cool, Frost, & Serve:
Allow the blondies to cool completely before spreading the frosting on top. Slice into squares and serve.