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Cinnamon-Sugar Pumpkin Blondies
Cinnamon-Sugar Pumpkin Blondies combine pumpkin puree, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice into a dense, moist batter that bakes into soft bars. A cinnamon and granulated sugar topping melts into the blondies during baking, adding a sweet, spiced crust. These pumpkin-flavored blondies offer a fall-inspired treat with a tender crumb and balanced sweetness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
27 mins
Additional Time
28 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
12
Calories:
202 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted, unsalted
- 1 egg large
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling, puree
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar for sprinkling
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
- Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don’t scramble it. Add the egg, brown sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and whisk until smooth.
- Add the flour and stir until just combined, don’t overmix.
- Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and stir.
- Using a small spoon, evenly sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over the prepared pan. Looks like a lot but it sinks down and soaks in while baking.
- Bake for about 25 to 27 minutes, or until done. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. The moisture content in pumpkin varies, as do climates and ovens; bake until yours are done.
- Allow bars to cool in pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. I find the bars taste better on the second and third day after the flavors have married.
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Notes
- The bars soften and become moister for about three days after baking as the cinnamon-sugar topping melts into the blondies.
- Store airtight at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to six months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.