Ingredients
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To make these irresistible blondies, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the cream cheese layer)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Spread half the blondie batter in the pan, dollop with cream cheese mixture, top with remaining batter, and swirl for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Swirling the cream cheese layer adds visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg