The Best Snickerdoodle Blondie Recipe Ever

The Story

If there’s one thing I’ve mastered over the years, it’s procrastination. I’ll admit it—I’m the queen of “I’ll do it later.” Whether it’s starting a project, cleaning my room, or even getting ready for an event, I somehow always find myself doing things at the last possible minute. It’s not that I don’t *want* to get things done; I just have this special talent for finding 100 other little distractions that seem way more interesting at the time.


One particular evening, I had an essay due the next day, and I told myself I’d sit down and knock it out. But somehow, I ended up in the kitchen, convincing myself that baking was totally the way to get my creative juices flowing. After all, who can focus on an empty stomach?


That’s how I ended up making snickerdoodle blondies in the middle of my essay-writing session. What started as a quick snack break turned into a full-on baking project (naturally), but by the end of it, I had these warm, cinnamon-sugar blondies ready to go. And while I may have procrastinated a little more than I planned, at least I had a delicious treat to get me through my late-night writing frenzy.


The essay got done, eventually. But these snickerdoodle blondies? They were the real win of the night. 


Ingredients:

- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted  

- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar  

- 2 large eggs  

- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract  

- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour  

- 1 teaspoon baking powder  

- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda  

- 1/4 teaspoon salt  

- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon  

- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)  

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)  


Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.


2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:

   In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.


3. Combine the Dry Ingredients:

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.


4. Mix Everything Together:

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.


5. Spread the Batter:  

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.


6. Make the Topping:

   In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the blondie batter.


7. Bake:  

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the blondies cool in the pan before cutting them into squares.


Tips:

- For an extra-caramelized flavor, let the melted butter cool for a minute before adding it to the sugar.

- If you love a bit of crunch, toss in some chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.

- Store these blondies in an airtight container—they actually taste even better the next day when the flavors have had time to settle!


Enjoy,  

Lauren