Pumpkin Blondies

The better version of pumpkin bread.

PREP: 15 min | COOK: 25-30 min | Serves 10

INGREDIENTS: 

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter melted

• 1 ¼ cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)

• 1 ¼ brown sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract 

Dry Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp salt 

Spiced Swirl

• ½ cup batter

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg

• 1 tbs granulated sugar

INSTRUCTIONS: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or vegetable oil and set aside.

2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and pumpkin purée. Stir until smooth, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract.

3. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in small batches, stirring gently after each addition until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

5. Make the spiced swirl: Scoop out about ½ cup of the batter into a small bowl. Add a pinch each of cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar. Mix until a thick, spiced paste forms.

6. Assemble the blondies: Pour the main batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Spoon dollops of the spiced batter over the top, then use a knife or skewer to swirl and create a marbled effect.

7. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20–30 minutes, or until a skewer or butter knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool and serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Serve plain, or drizzle with glaze icing or top with maple whipped cream.

   
   

   Tip: While delicious warm from the oven, the texture improves after resting. Once cooled, cover and store at room temperature overnight for the best flavor and chew.

   
   
   
   

Glaze Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tbs milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk to combine until smooth. 

Maple Whipped Cream

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 tbs maple syrup

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl or stand mixer and combine until stiff peaks are formed. Adjust sweetness level as needed.