I made these Cinnamon Blondies on one of those days where I wanted dessert but didn’t feel like putting in a ton of effort. They came together fast, used ingredients I already had at home, and somehow disappeared even faster once they cooled. The mix of brown sugar, cinnamon, melted chocolate, and toasted pecans gives them that rich blondie flavor while still keeping the texture soft and chewy in the middle.

What I really like about this recipe is that the cinnamon doesn’t overpower everything. It adds just enough warmth to make the bars taste a little different from a classic blondie without turning them into a full spice dessert. The chocolate melts into the bars while the pecans add a little crunch throughout, which keeps every bite interesting.

These are really good slightly warm, but honestly I think they taste even better the next day once the cinnamon flavor settles into the bars a little more.

Why You Will Love This cinnamon blondies Recipe

These Cinnamon Blondies are soft, chewy, buttery, and packed with brown sugar flavor.

The cinnamon adds warmth without making the bars overly spiced.

Melted butter gives the blondies that rich fudgy texture without needing a mixer.

The toasted pecans and chocolate chips make the bars taste extra rich while still keeping the recipe simple.

They are easy enough for a quick weeknight dessert but still good enough to bring to gatherings or holidays.

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What You Will Need

A 9×13 baking pan works best for evenly baked blondies with soft centers.

Parchment paper makes lifting and slicing the bars much easier.

A whisk and rubber spatula are enough for mixing everything together.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1½ sticks unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• ¾ cup chopped toasted pecans

How to Make Cinnamon Blondies

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

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

In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk until combined.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix.

Fold in the chocolate chips and toasted pecans.

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 22–25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center looks set but still soft.

Let the blondies cool completely before slicing.

Tips

Toasting the pecans first gives the blondies much better flavor.

Do not overbake the bars or they will lose the soft chewy texture.

For cleaner slices, chill the blondies in the fridge before cutting.

Dark chocolate chunks work especially well in this recipe.

You can leave out the nuts if you want a simpler version.

More Blondies Recipes

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