You can serve them warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a dollop of whipped cream (as pictured) or top them with some ice cream instead of the whipped cream for a fun sundae type dessert. Â They are also just as good served at room temperature. Â It’s your choice!
I decided to make these in a 10″cast iron skillet and cut them in wedges, but you could make them in an 8″x 8″ baking dish and cut them into squares instead. Â I like the rustic look of the cast iron skillet myself. Â You could also replace the caramel bits with vanilla chips or cinnamon chips if you like! Give these easy and yummy blondies a try! Â I’m sure you will love them like we did!
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- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apple (I used honey crisp)
- ½ cup caramel bits
- ½ cup chopped pecans (reserve a few for the top, if desired)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10″ cast iron skillet with cooking spray or spray an 8″x 8″ baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, vanilla and melted butter with an electric mixer until combined and smooth.
- Add in flour, baking soda, and salt and beat on medium speed until smooth and incorporated.
- Mix in the apples, caramel bits, and most of the pecan pieces. (Reserve a few to sprinkle on the top before baking, if desired)
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with reserved pecans if desired. Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes or until the side begin to pull away. Do not over bake. You want this blondie to be chewy.
- Cool for 15 minutes on wire rack and cut into servings if eating warm or cool to room temperature and cut into serving sizes.
Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says
Oh my gosh, this looks incredible .What is it about the caramel/apple/pecan combination that is so delicious? Plus it’s a blondie in a skillet which also makes it super cool. I love it!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Mandy, these looks amazing! That caramel is calling my name! Pinned!
Shantha says
These look absolutely yummy Mandy! I think you just made the world a better place with the drizzle of caramel that you added to the top.
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Every time I say the holidays are sneaking up on me I feel old. It’s so true, though! These blondies are perfect. Gotta try them!
Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze says
Mandy, these look so good! I so need to buy a cast iron skillet for myself for christmas. I don’t have one and could totally use it to make these asap! 🙂 Pinned!