Description

These Maple Cinnamon Blondies with Cardamom Almond Swirl are a delightful explosion of warm flavors, perfect for a cozy treat. The rich maple syrup, cinnamon, and cardamom create a sophisticated and utterly delicious blondie experience.

Ingredients

Scale

150 g (1 1/4 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure.
2.5 g (1/2 tsp) Baking Powder: Helps blondies rise.
1.5 g (1/4 tsp) Salt: Enhances sweetness.
2 g (1 tsp) Ground Cinnamon: Adds warmth and depth.
120 g (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Provides richness and moisture.
150 g (3/4 cup) Dark Brown Sugar, Packed: Contributes molasses flavor and chewiness.
75 g (1/3 cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and crispness.
2 Large Eggs (about 100 g): Binds ingredients and adds richness.
10 ml (2 tsp) Alcohol‑free Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.
80 ml (1/3 cup) Pure Maple Syrup: The star flavor.
50 g (1/3 cup) Sliced Almonds, Toasted: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
2 g (1 tsp) Ground Cardamom: A warm, aromatic spice.
30 ml (2 tbsp) Maple Syrup (for swirl): For the almond-cardamom swirl.
15 g (1 tbsp) Melted Butter (for swirl): Binds the swirl.
30 ml (2 tbsp) Maple Syrup (for glaze): Creates a glossy glaze.
5 g (1 tsp) Unsalted Butter (for glaze): Adds richness to the glaze.
Extra Toasted Almond Slivers for Garnish: Adds a final touch.

Instructions

Preheat and Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease/line an 8×8 inch pan.
Toast Almonds: Toast sliced almonds for 8 minutes, flipping halfway.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Cream Wet Ingredients: Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
Incorporate Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and maple syrup.
Combine Wet & Dry: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
Prepare Almond-Cardamom Swirl: Combine toasted almonds, cardamom, maple syrup, and melted butter.
Layer & Swirl: Spread half the batter, drop swirl mixture, top with remaining batter, and swirl gently.
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Prepare Maple Glaze: Melt butter and maple syrup for the glaze.
Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle glaze and sprinkle almond slivers.
Set & Cut: Allow glaze to set before cutting.

Notes

For best results, use pure maple syrup and don’t overmix the batter to maintain a chewy texture. Toasting the almonds enhances their flavor and crunch.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

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