Apple Blondies Recipe
Chewy Apple Blondies topped with a caramel buttercream and toffee bits. One of my favorite apple desserts!
Servings: 18 servings
Ingredients
For the blondies:
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1 cup all purpose flour
For the filling:
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup apples peeled and diced
- ¼ cup toffee bits
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 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
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 28mg | Sugar: 27g
