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!!
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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.
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
- 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
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.
Step 2: Add the vanilla and eggs, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix until fully incorporated.
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.
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.
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
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.
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Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Marian Cooper Cairns / Recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking
These are incredible! Made my house smell like heaven and were so unbelievably good!
I made these for Christmas Eve dessert and holy cow these are the bomb.com!! Super simple to make, which is always a plus. These are going to be my go to for any gathering!
Incredible!! Really tasted like cinnamon toast crunch but in a brownie shape. I thought I had done something wrong because it didn’t seem fully cooked when I took it out of the oven, but letting it sit for those 2 hours before cutting was the key! It was perfectly cooked and perfectly moist. Highly recommend. Another A+ for Gaby
Absolutely delicious and addictive! Perfect for the holidays or any days.
Omg, the photos you take are stunning! I just wanna sink my teeth into these fab brownies! These are some of the best brownies I’ve ever had. I could be on a deserted island with these. They're irresistible, and that’s the only problem. Highly recommend everyone to give the recipe a try. Believe me, every bite tastes like heaven.
Gaby, thank you so much for sharing this with us. I hope the idea will inspire many of your followers. Looking forward to your new awesome recipes. I’ve just bookmarked your blog. I’ll be coming around often. Keep up the good work!
Best wishes,
Ann
These were freaking delicious!!!!
These are so good and the whole family LOVED them!
Very good warm!
These are SO good! I’ve always made what Gaby’s cooking NOT baking. I was looking for a new brownie recipe and got super excited when I saw this one bc my husband’s faaaaavortie cookie is the snickerdoodle! He is in heaven! I don’t like sweets that much but tasted these bc I mean, I could not resist, and they are damn good!
I just finished baking these in a Pyrex 11x7 pan for 35 min at 325 since it was a glass pan. 30 min out of oven I cut into the corner and they are total goo. What happened? I was going to bring them to my book club tonight☹️
Two hours after they finished baking they were hard to the touch but a mess of uncooked glop underneath. Total fail and I can’t figure it out. And I was really looking forward to these!
Hey Margy - glass doesn't retain heat as well so that could be the first issue, and they are meant to be baked at 350 in a 9x9... that yields the best results. Baking can be so finicky
You need these in your life ASAP!
My kids are super picky when it comes to sweets. I usually make a cake and it sits there, barely touched, for a week. These blondies were scarfed up in four days. Seriously one of the best things I've ever eaten - too good for words. I followed your recipe exactly.
Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie so I might be biased, but these are the best blondies I have ever eaten!
So yummmmmmmmm! Could East this every night!
My son can’t have the gluten can I use gluten free flour and if yes do you have a preference?
I've heard cup-for-cup is a great GF flour substitute!
I've heard that cup for cup works!!
These are fantastic! I only had an 8x8” pan so I did as Gaby suggested in the comments and cooked my blondies 10 minutes longer than what the recipe states. They turned out great! Soft, great flavor and perfect to take to a get together! Thanks Gaby!