Cinnamon Blondies
These soft and chewy cinnamon blondies combine sweet buttery notes with warm cinnamon for a comforting dessert that is simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 200 g granulated sugar sweetness
- 113 g butter, softened to room temperature richness
- 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract flavor enhancer
- 2 large eggs, room temperature structure
- 100 g sourdough discard, room temperature moisture and flavor
- 120 g natural yogurt, room temperature moisture
- 190 g all-purpose flour structure
- 2 tsp baking powder leavening
- ¾ tsp salt flavor balance
- 120 g milk, room temperature moisture
Middle Layer
- 50 g soft brown sugar middle layer, sweetness
- 32 g all-purpose flour middle layer, structure
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon middle layer, warmth
Top Layer
- 100 g soft brown sugar top layer, sweetness
- 55 g cold butter top layer, richness
- 65 g all-purpose flour top layer, structure
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon top layer, warmth
- 1 pinch salt top layer, flavor balance
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla paste or extract, followed by the eggs, one at a time. Mix each time until fully combined.
- Gently incorporate the sourdough discard and natural yogurt into the batter until smooth.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
Adding Milk
- Pour in the milk and stir into the batter until just combined, ensuring the batter remains slightly lumpy.
Middle Layer Preparation
- Combine the soft brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
Layering and Baking
- Spread half of the blondie batter into a greased baking pan evenly.
- Sprinkle the middle layer mixture evenly over the base layer.
- Spoon the remaining blondie batter on top and spread gently.
- For the top layer, mix the soft brown sugar, cold butter, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until crumbly.
- Sprinkle this crumbly mixture generously over the top layer of the blondie batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven until edges are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container.