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Apple Cinnamon Bars – Moist Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Icing

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These Apple Cinnamon Blondies are soft, spiced, and chewy with bits of tart apple in every bite — topped with a silky maple cream cheese frosting for the perfect fall dessert bar.

Ingredients

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For the Blondies:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 cup peeled, diced tart apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 tbsp real maple syrup

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment.

  • Whisk melted butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until smooth.

  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.

  • Fold dry ingredients into wet, then gently stir in apples.

  • Spread batter in pan. Bake 30–35 minutes or until set with moist crumbs.

  • Cool completely.

  • For frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.

  • Spread over cooled blondies. Chill 20 minutes before slicing

Notes

  • Brown the butter for a nuttier flavor.

  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.

  • Store chilled; let come to room temp before serving.

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