Description
Pumpkin spice blondie bites bring autumn’s warmth to your dessert table with rich, buttery goodness. Speckled with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, these miniature treats offer sweet comfort that welcomes you into fall’s delightful embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ¾ cups (350 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (245 g) pure pumpkin
- 2 ½ cups (285 g) all-purpose flour
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter and rich brown sugar until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Add pumpkin puree and pure vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until the ingredients create a cohesive, golden-hued blend.
- In a separate bowl, meticulously sift together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground nutmeg to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using a spatula and mixing just until combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of cinnamon-sugar topping across the entire surface of the batter, creating a delectable, crystalline crust.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-38 minutes, with an initial check at the 30-minute mark using a toothpick to test for doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the blondies to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, which helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- Slice into bite-sized squares, serving at room temperature for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Perfectly spiced blondies require room temperature ingredients for smooth, even mixing and consistent texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense blondies; stir just until dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Use fresh pumpkin pie spice within six months for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic warmth.
- Ensure parchment paper hangs over pan edges for easy removal and clean cutting of blondie bites.
- Check doneness early to prevent overbaking, which can result in dry, crumbly texture; moist crumbs on toothpick indicate perfect bake.
- Store blondie bites in airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg