Apple Cider Blondies
If you need the ultimate fall cookie bar recipe, you’ve found it. Apple Cider Blondies bring all the cozy flavors of Autumn into one simple dessert. They’re perfect for when you want something that tastes homemade but doesn’t take all afternoon to make.
These blondies are soft and chewy with warm cinnamon spice, rich apple flavor, and a sweet oat base. The cinnamon sugar topping gives just the right crunch. Kids will love them, adults will sneak extra pieces, and anyone who loves fall baking will want this recipe on repeat.
Fresh Apple Cider
If you’ve just picked up apple cider or made your own, this is the dessert to use it in. This recipe will use up some of that fresh cider and make seasonal party treats at the same time.
These blondies fit right in at Halloween parties, apple-picking weekends, pumpkin patch visits, or even school bake sales.
What Are Blondies?
Blondies are a type of dessert bar similar to brownies but made without cocoa powder or melted chocolate in the base. Instead, they’re flavored with brown sugar and butter, which gives them a rich, caramel-like taste and a chewy texture. They often include add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or white chocolate, making them versatile and easy to adapt.
Everything You Need To Make Apple Cider Blondies
The ingredients are simple and easy to have on hand. Apple cider is the star, oats bring texture, and cinnamon and apple pie spice tie it all together.
Base:
- apple cider
- flour
- butter
- quick oats
- light brown sugar
- egg
- vanilla
- apple pie spice
- cinnamon
- baking powder
- salt
For topping:
- melted butter
- sugar
- cinnamon
Storing These Blondies
Keep the blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They also freeze well, so you can stash a few away for when the craving hits.
Apple Cider Blondies
Ingredients
Blondies
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 stick butter ½ c, cut into chunks
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup quick oats
- 1 cup flour
Topping
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper
- Bring apple cider to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer until reduced to ½ cup, about 15 minutes
- Add butter chunks to the hot cider and let melt, then cool mixture for 5 minutes
- Whisk in brown sugar until combined
- Add egg and whisk until smooth
- Stir in vanilla, apple pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt
- Mix in oats and flour until blended
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes
- Cool for 10 minutes before topping
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon
- Brush blondies with melted butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture
- Let cool completely before cutting into 16 squares
