Ingredients
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- For the Blondies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
- For the Maple Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in diced apples using a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Allow the blondies to cool for 10 minutes before drizzling the glaze over the top.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!