Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Blondies Recipe
These Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Blondies combine the rich, spiced flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon sugar with the dense, chewy texture of classic blondies. Perfect for fall, they offer a moist, flavorful treat that’s easy to make and sure to delight any dessert lover.
- Author: Amy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 blondies (9x9 inch pan, cut into 16 squares) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon additional ground cinnamon
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for even baking.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend the melted butter and brown sugar. Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the blondies tender.
- Create Swirl: Mix a small amount of the batter with additional cinnamon and nutmeg to create a pumpkin spice swirl, then gently swirl it into the main batter for added flavor and a beautiful effect.
- Pour and Sprinkle: Pour the blended batter into the prepared baking pan. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture (granulated sugar and additional cinnamon) over the top to create a crunchy, flavorful topping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree for convenience or homemade for freshness.
- Do not overmix batter to maintain tender blondies.
- Checking with a toothpick ensures you don’t overbake and dry out the blondies.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or a dairy-free margarine.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These blondies freeze well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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