Apple Blondies Recipe
Chewy Apple Blondies topped with a caramel buttercream and toffee bits. One of my favorite apple desserts!
Ingredients
For the blondies:
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the filling:
- 1 Tablespoon butter melted, unsalted
- ½ cup apple peeled and diced
- ¼ cup Toffee bits
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the frosting:
- ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
- 2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons caramel sauce
- 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoons Toffee bits
Instructions
- For the blondies, line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix apple filling ingredients together with a fork. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix brown sugar with melted butter until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, salt and flour. Pour into bottom of prepared pan. Top with apple filling. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add powdered sugar, caramel and heavy cream. Beat an additional 3-4 minutes until desired consistency.
- Remove parchment paper from pan and place blondies on a large platter (or cutting board). Frost bars and sprinkle with remaining toffee bits. Cut into bars.
Notes
- Storage- Keep blondies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze- Freeze blondies by sliding into a ziploc freezer bag or airtight container. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight.
- Use Parchment Paper- line your baking dish with parchment paper for best results.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.