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How to Make Coffee Cake Blondies (Soft, Chewy & Easy Recipe)

Soft chewy coffee cake blondies with cinnamon streusel topping and sweet vanilla glaze. A cozy dessert bar ready in under one hour.

  • Total Time: 58 minutes
  • Yield: 12 blondies 1x

Ingredients

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1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter1/2 cup melted unsalted butter1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup powdered sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper

2. Mix flour, sugars, cinnamon and salt for the streusel then stir in melted butter until crumbly

3. Whisk melted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth

4. Add egg and vanilla extract and whisk until glossy

5. Mix in flour, cornstarch and salt until the batter is smooth

6. Spread batter in prepared pan and sprinkle streusel topping evenly

7. Bake for 26–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean

8. Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla and milk to make glaze then drizzle over cooled blondies

9. Slice into 12 bars and serve

Notes

Cornstarch helps create a chewy blondie texture.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.

Allow blondies to cool before slicing for clean edges.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Cakes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 287
  • Sugar: 32 g
  • Sodium: 109 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 44 mg