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Chewy Apple Brownies (Apple Cinnamon Blondies)

Chewy, buttery apple blondies filled with cinnamon, brown sugar, and juicy apple bits — the perfect cozy fall treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium apple peeled and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
  • cinnamon sugar or caramel drizzle optional topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 8x8 baking pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch pan with parchment or grease.
  2. Whisk together melted butter and brown sugar, then mix in egg and vanilla.
  3. Add flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; stir until combined.
  4. Fold in diced apple and nuts (if using).
  5. Spread into pan, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and bake 28–32 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Chewy, buttery, and loaded with cinnamon apples. Serve warm with ice cream or caramel drizzle.