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Apple Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Apple Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting are a must make Fall dessert loaded with chunks of apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 358 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups apples peeled and chopped
For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Add the butter to a large heat proof mixing bowl. Melt the butter then let it cool slightly.
  3. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix with an electric mixer or a whisk until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
  5. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix until no dry flour remains.
  6. Add the chopped apples. Stir with a spoon or silicone spatula until the apples are evenly incorporated.
  7. Transfer the batter to the baking dish. Spread it out into an even layer.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the blondies should come out with moist crumbs, but no raw batter.
  9. As the blondies bake, prepare the maple cream cheese frosting. Add the softened cream cheese and brown sugar to a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer or a whisk until well combined.
  10. Add the maple syrup. Mix until well combined.
  11. Once the blondies have cooled completely, top them with the frosting. Spread it out into an even layer.
  12. Slice into 16 pieces.

Notes

  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/16th of the recipe Calories 358kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 137mg (6%) Potassium 139mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 588IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/16th of the recipe
Calories 358kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 588IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.