Snickerdoodle Blondie Brownies

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There are some things in life that just rock your world and these Snickerdoodle Blondie Brownies are one of them! Everyone knows and loves the Slutty Brownies, and I wanted to create a new twist on the brownie, enter- Snickerdoodle blondie brownies!!

A wooden board with snickerdoodle blondie squares stacked on top of each other, and a glass of milk.


 

Why I Love This Recipe

Here’s the scoop. Something that combines Brownies and Snickerdoodle Cookies cannot go wrong. I’m not even exaggerating when I tell you that my husband told me these Snickerdoodle Blondie Brownies are the best thing to ever come out of the kitchen! And he’s had every single recipe I’ve ever posted on WGC and more! Add to that the fact that Matt, my bff and photographer (who doesn’t even like sweets) couldn’t stop eating these when we were on set and asked for them to be removed from his eyesight because he couldn’t control himself. How’s that for a few recommendations?

Snickerdoodle Blondie Brownies are easy. There are very few ingredients and/or tools needed to whip these bad boys up but that’s the trick! Keeping the ingredients minimal but using exceptional ingredients like Ground Cinnamon, really good quality butter and Pure Vanilla Extract make for the perfect treat.  

A blondie square placed on a piece of parchment paper, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and a bite eaten off from the corner, placed on a wooden board.

But back to the Blondies…all the flavors get together and shine bright like a diamond (thank you Rihanna) The cinnamon sugar topping on top doesn't hurt either. So for all your upcoming holiday parties, cookie exchanges, dessert parties, etc, you’ll need to make these. In fact make a double batch just to be safe. BUT - if you are doubling the recipe - make sure you bake them off in 2 batches. Since thickness affects the gooeyness, baking time and texture, this is generally good advice for brownies and blondies of all kinds.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Mise-en-place of all the ingredients to make snickerdoodle blondie brownies.
  • Butter
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Eggs
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Baking Soda
  • White Sugar

*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.

How to Make Snickerdoodle Blondie Brownies

A stand mixer bowl with melted butter and brown sugar.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the melted butter and brown sugar and mix with a wooden spoon or paddle attachment for 1 minute until combined.

A stand mixer bowl with a mix of sugar and butter, topped with eggs and vanilla extract.

Step 2: Add the vanilla and eggs, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix until fully incorporated.

A stand mixer bowl with wet ingredients mixed into a batter, topped with flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.

Step 3: Add the dry ingredients into the bowl/stand mixer, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda and slowly mix until just combined. The batter will be a bit stiff, but that's normal.

A 9x9 inch baking pan filled with snickerdoodle blondie brownie batter, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

Step 4: Spray a 9x9 baking pan with baking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top and transfer it into the oven.

A 9x9 inch baking pan with snickerdoodle blondie brownie baked and fresh out of the oven.

Step 5: Bake for 30-35 minutes. Once the blondie brownies have baked, remove them from the oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.

How to Store Snickerdoodle Blondie Brownies

You can store these at room temperature for a few days. Or, you can store them in the fridge in an airtight container, or the pan itself covered with foil.

How to Freeze Snickerdoodle Blondie Brownies

You can freeze these for about 3 months in freezer bags or an airtight box. You can then just warm as much as you need, or thaw it over a few hours.

Tips & Tricks

Don't Forget: Use a 9x9 pan. Don't try and do it in a 9x13 or an 8x8... it won't be the same. Trust me - there's a reason I developed it this way! And a glass or ceramic baking dish doesn't retain heat the same way a metal baking dish does... so use a metal baking dish! And 8x8 (while it's the same shape is only 64 square inches and a 9x9 is 81 inches. So that will WILDLY affect baking time.

FAQs

What's the difference between blondie brownies and a brownie?

Blondies resemble that of a traditional brownie, but instead of using cocoa powder and white sugar, you use vanilla and brown sugar. Blondies are made from flour, brown sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, baking soda and vanilla. Some may contain walnuts or pecans but I also go for chocolate chips of some sort!

Can I add nuts to this?

Yes, you can add nuts, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins that you would like. Add them in to the batter once you've mixed in everything else and right before pouring into the pan. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can top the blondies with the nuts.

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Snickerdoodle Blondie Brownies

Author: Gaby Dalkin
4.9 from 47 votes
There are some things in life that just rock your world and these Snickerdoodle Blondie Brownies are one of them! Use a 9x9 metal baking dish for optimum results. A glass dish does NOT retain heat as well and will take longer to bake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 2 cup light brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon of baking soda

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the melted butter and brown sugar and mix with a wooden spoon or paddle attachment for 1 minute until combined. Add the vanilla and eggs, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Add the dry ingredients into the bowl/stand mixer, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda and slowly mix until just combined. The batter will be a bit stiff, but that's normal.
  • Spray a 9x9 baking pan with baking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top and transfer it into the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Once the blondie brownies have baked, remove them from the oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.

Notes

These are best made in a square pan. If you want to double for more brownies, then make them in two pans.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Marian Cooper Cairns / Recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking

183 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    My son and his prep school friends love them! Tomorroe, I'm going to be making my third batch in 2 weeks and bringing them!

  2. 5 stars
    One of the best desserts I have ever made! The cinnamon sugar topping really brings out the overall flavor and sweetness. Also this was such a simple recipe to make - I will be making again!

4.94 from 47 votes (9 ratings without comment)

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