Apple Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

These Apple Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting are like biting into a soft but dense apple cinnamon cake with a simple, just sweet maple cream cheese frosting dusted with cinnamon. They are the perfect fall dessert or brunch treat!

These Frosted Apple Blondies are so divine! This apple cinnamon blondie is not dried out and is iced with a maple cream cheese frosting that’s simply good, making them the perfect pairing. These blondies are light and flavorful without being overpowering. This delightful fall apple dessert makes those pumpkin spice desserts a little less nice!

How to Make Apple Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Early in my marriage, I would have bucked making anything from scratch, thinking it would be time-consuming and difficult. Now, I am amazed at all the delightful desserts that can be baked with a combination of pantry staples. These Apple Blondies are the perfect example. With simple steps and a bit of time, you have a fantastic fall treat that anyone will love!

Ingredients

For the Blondies

• 1 cup butter, 2 sticks
• 2 1/3 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 2/3 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Apples

• 2 cups peeled and chopped apples
  • We tend to buy sweeter apples and Galas, but most types of apples work well for this recipe.
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 Tablespoon butter

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup butter, 1 stick, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cups pure maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions for Apple Blondies with a Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

First, Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking oil. Then, brown the butter and cook the apples.

On one burner, in a small saucepan over low to medium heat, start melting the 1 cup of butter for browning. Once the butter is melted, stir constantly (to prevent burning) until it browns slightly. Then, remove the butter from the heat and set the pan aside.

On another burner, as the butter browns on one burner, cook the apples. Add the peeled and chopped apples and the 1 tablespoon of butter to a large saucepan. Then, over medium heat, cook them for 10 minutes until they are soft and flexible. Remove the pan from the heat, mix 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon with the apples, and set the apples aside until later.

Whisk the flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon until completely combined.

Make the Blondies

Now, mix the blondie batter. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla to a large bowl and mix well with a hand mixer. This will create a thick caramel consistency. Then, with a spatula, fold in the flour mixture. Finally, fold in the cooked apples with cinnamon.

Evenly spread the apple blondie batter in the greased baking dish. Bake the blondies for 30-40 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and the middle is firm(not jiggly!). Then, remove them from the oven to cool completely before frosting them.

Mix the Frosting

Finally, mix the frosting. Add the softened cream cheese and softened butter to a medium mixing bowl. With a hand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and butter thoroughly. Then, add the powdered sugar and maple syrup to the bowl. Mix those until smooth. Spread the frosting evenly over the apple blondies and sprinkle with a dusting of cinnamon. Lastly, cut into squares and enjoy!!

Storing the Apple Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Because these apple blondies are frosted with a cream cheese icing, they must be stored in the refrigerator. They are good for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

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