blondies with maple cream cheese frosting
These blondies are rich, chewy, and infused with brown sugar flavor, then topped with a luscious maple cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled blondies and cut into squares to serve.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the frosting before it sets.