I love smell of churros, but they never taste as good as they smell. That’s why I created these Easy Snickerdoodle Blondies to share with friends. These delicious bars taste like a churro smells… with a little bit of a cinnamon toast crunch vibe. These blondies are a hit for any group gathering.
It’s become my go-to for an easy treat to whip up and take along to a gathering, or to make at home and eat the whole pan. Don’t judge me, they are too good. I can’t control myself.
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First things first… put on a cute apron, and let’s get baking!
You can whip these simple blondies up easily with common ingredients that are probably hiding in your pantry just waiting to be used. You may need to run out for (or order) some ground cardamom, but once you have that you’re good to go… and you will want to use it in everything! Trust me.
Pro tip: Add a half teaspoon of cardamom and half teaspoon of cinnamon to a batch of chocolate chip cookies… you’ll thank me later!
Ingredients:
The amounts are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- butter
- brown sugar
- granulated sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
- cream of tartar
- cinnamon
- cardamom
This recipe is best as it is written, but a few substitutions can be made.
- Flour— I use all-purpose flour, but have used bread flour when I ran out. It still turned out delicious. For a gluten-free option, you can use 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour. I have tried it with Bob’s Red Mill brand. It produces a grittier texture, but still tastes fantastic… especially if you don’t have the gluten-full version right next to it to compare.
- Cardamom— Don’t leave this out. It is the secret ingredient that makes everyone say, “WOW, these are delicious!”
- Butter— For a dairy free version, I have used Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks with great success.
Really… that’s all I can think of to substitute. I haven’t tried any egg alternatives yet, so I’ll let you know when I do, or you can do it for me leave a comment. 🙂
How to Make Easy Snickerdoodle Blondies
- First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Next, cover an 8X8 baking pan with foil. Metal pans cook them faster. When I use a glass pan, they come out more goey. Foil is most effective for removing the snickerdoodle blondies easily from the pan and cutting them into equal squares. You can use parchment paper or a plain ol’ pan if you want, but I can’t seem to get them out of those without smooshing them. The foil is my friend.
- Then, spray a generous amount of cooking spray to grease the sides and bottom of the pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cream of tarter, cinnamon, and cardamom. Whisk it together until it is combined and set it aside.
Please note:
As it mixes together it will stir up the aroma of cardamom. Undoubtably, you will start to imagine all the other things you want to try adding cardamom to. For example, cardamom is delectable in coffee, and coffee goes great with these snickerdoodle blondies. I also add 1/2 tsp. to my chocolate chip cookies. Just saying…
- Now, heat your stick of butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. It doesn’t melt completely and that is okay. In a mixing bowl (I use a Kitchen Aid Mixer with a paddle attachment) cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until it is combined.
- Then, add your whole egg plus one egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Next, dump the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Incorporate all the flour in to the wet stuff. It will kind of turn into a blob.
- Plop that blob of goodness into your foil covered, nonstick sprayed 8×8 pan. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly, covering the inside of the pan. Sometimes I put a little butter or spray on the spatula so it doesn’t stick. So, Don’t worry about a perfectly smooth top, though. The sugary goodness covers the top. That’s what makes these easy snickerdoodle blondies so delicious!
***Quick trick: if you can’t get anything to NOT STICK… use the butter wrapper. It won’t stick and you can really press it in there! That thing comes in handy.
How to make the topping
- Mix sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a small bowl. I used a tiny bowl for this that only holds about a cup of sugar. Indeed, it looks like more here than it actually is.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the blondies. Be sure to cover the whole surface. This is a big part of the snickerdoodle/churro/cinnamon toast crunch flavor that your guests will rave about!
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. The edges will start to pull away from the sides. The top will start to feel firm and a toothpick should come out clean. However, It’s okay if they are a little goey… they are blondies after all. Blondies should have a brownie type texture. They firm up a little bit as they cool.
- Take the foil out of the pan with the blondies on it. then, Let them cool and cut into 16 squares.
Serve these Easy Snickerdoodle Blondies on a plate… If your friends don’t steal them as you are trying to plate them like my family always does.
Looking for another easy bar recipe? Try our Coconut Lime Bars, you will not be disappointed. If you are in the mood for a unique flavor added to snickerdoodles, try our Orange Cardamom Snickerdoodles. I’m obsessed with this flavor combination.
The Best Snickerdoodle Blondies
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 eggs use one whole egg plus one yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cardamom
Topping
- ⅛ cup sugar add more if you like it more sugary
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix 1¼ cups flour, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp cream of tartar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ½ tsp cardamom. Set aside.
- Heat 1 stick (½ cup) butter in the microwave for 30 seconds until it is slightly melted.
- Cream butter, ¾ cup brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar until mixed.
- Add 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tsp vanilla .
- Dump in the flour mixture and mix until you don't see any more dry flour.
- Pour it into prepared 8×8 pan.
- Use the spatula to spread the batter evenly in the pan. (I sometimes spray cooking spray on my spatula so it doesn't stick. It is goey. Or you can always push it down with your fingers or the paper from the butter)
- Mix ⅛ cup sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ½ tsp cardamom in a small bowl.
- Use a spoon to evenly spread the sugar mixture over the top of the blondies. Be sure to cover every bit of it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the Snickerdoodle Blondies cool completely to cut more easily. They are delicious hot, but they crumble a little bit.
- Lift the blondies out by the foil and cut into 16 bars.
Notes
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Ready to wow your guests? Try this easy Snickerdoodle Blondies recipe and make your next gathering unforgettable! Don’t forget to share your baking success in the comments below!
5 Comments
These are amazing! They are perfect when the kids have friends over – they don’t last long for sure! Thanks for detailed directions and pictures.
So glad you like them! Thanks, Eric!
A yummy baked dessert under 30 minutes. Sign me up! Seriously, these are so yummy. The cinnamon-sugar topping adds just the right amount of crunch. They dissapeared quickly. 🙂
Mine always disappear quickly too. I’m so glad you liked them.
I LOVE this recipe! It cuts down on the work of having to cover all the cookies individually and tastes just as good as a Snickerdoodle cookie! I love how moist these bars are.