Description
Soft, chewy blondies loaded with diced apples and topped with a creamy maple frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely diced apple
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon maple extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in diced apple and walnuts.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and maple extract until smooth. Spread over cooled blondies.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 2g