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Cozy Brown Butter Apple Walnut Blondies Recipe with Easy Maple Glaze

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Warm, buttery blondies flecked with crunchy walnuts and tender apples, topped with a silky maple glaze. A cozy dessert perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, browned and slightly cooled
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts, toasted
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (for maple glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • A pinch of salt (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup (226g) of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as the butter melts, then watch closely as it foams and starts turning golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 6–8 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with 1 ½ cups (300g) light brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and glossy. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula, taking care not to overmix. Gently fold in the diced apples and toasted walnuts.
  5. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter evenly into the pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes. Start checking at 30 minutes; blondies should be golden brown on edges and spring back slightly when touched. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  7. Let the blondies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon milk or cream, and a pinch of salt. Add more milk if needed to reach a smooth, drizzle-able consistency.
  9. Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled blondies using a spoon or piping bag. Let set for 10–15 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

Toss apples with a teaspoon of flour if very juicy to prevent excess moisture. Brown butter slowly over medium heat to avoid burning. Toast walnuts for extra crunch and flavor. Avoid overmixing batter to keep blondies tender. Cool blondies before glazing to prevent melting glaze.

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