Description

These gooey maple cinnamon blondies feature a tender, spiced crumb with a perfect chewy edge and soft center, combining real maple syrup sweetness with warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices.

Ingredients

Scale

½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup (180ml) pure maple syrup
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, sifted
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Spiced Crumb Topping:
3 tablespoons (43g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
A pinch of ground nutmeg

Instructions

Melt the butter and pour it into a mixing bowl. Add the maple syrup and brown sugar, then whisk until smooth and combined. Crack in the egg and add vanilla extract, whisking again until the mixture is glossy and well mixed.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to distribute the spices evenly.
Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula. Mix just until combined to keep the batter thick and shiny.
In a small bowl, toss the cold cubed butter with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to break down the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Spread the batter evenly into a prepared 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper or greased. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the surface. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until edges are golden and set but the center is slightly underbaked and gooey. Let cool completely before cutting.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain gooey center. Use real maple syrup for authentic flavor. Chill butter for crumb topping to avoid greasy texture. Let blondies cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Optional: add nuts, chocolate chips, or apples for variations.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 blondie (1/16th of
Calories: 180
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 90
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 27
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

Keywords: maple blondies, cinnamon blondies, gooey blondies, spiced blondies, easy dessert, maple syrup dessert, cinnamon dessert