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Caramel Apple Blondie

Irresistible Caramel Apple Blondie Bars for Cozy Nights

These Caramel Apple Blondie Bars combine creamy cheesecake with rich blondie, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blondie Base
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Oil can substitute with melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon apple pie spice can be a substitute
  • 2 cups Diced Golden Delicious Apples or Granny Smith
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts e.g., pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips check for gluten-free options
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can use dairy-free cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla can skip for allergies
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Ice Cream Topping optional, consider homemade

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and oil until well combined, about 2 minutes.
  3. Gradually add flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; stir until thick and uniform.
  4. Fold in diced apples, butterscotch chips, and chopped nuts, reserving 2 cups for layering.
  5. Press remaining batter evenly into the bottom of the greased pan.
  6. Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Pour the cheesecake filling over the blondie base, spreading it evenly.
  8. Dollop reserved blondie mixture over the cheesecake layer and swirl if desired.
  9. Bake for 50-55 minutes until edges are browned and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  10. Cool for about 15 minutes, then drizzle with caramel topping before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.

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