Description
Delight in these Frosted Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Blondie Bars, featuring a rich brown butter base swirled with a cinnamon sugar mixture and topped with a spiced apple cider frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 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
- 1/3 cup spiced apple cider, no added sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until clumps form. Set this mixture aside to use later in the bars.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the browned butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt, mixing until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture over this layer. Then dollop the remaining batter on top and gently spread it out into an even layer; it’s fine if the cinnamon swirl is visible through the top layer.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bars are fully set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bars bake, bring the spiced apple cider to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the cider is reduced to about 2-3 tablespoons, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the bars are out of the oven, pour the warm frosting evenly over the surface. Allow the frosting to set, preferably for at least 1 hour. Before serving, mix ground cinnamon and granulated sugar and lightly dust the bars. Optionally, sprinkle with flaked sea salt for a burst of flavor.
Notes
- Perfect for sharing or enjoying as a sweet treat.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Blondie, Blondie Bars, Snickerdoodle Dessert