Snickerdoodle Blondies

Snickerdoodle blondies are a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of snickerdoodle cookies with the texture of blondies (blonde brownies). They're typically soft and chewy with a cinnamon-sugar topping, just like the classic snickerdoodle cookie. Here's a basic recipe to make snickerdoodle blondies:

Ingredients:

For the Blondies:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick batter forms. Be careful not to overmix; just mix until the ingredients are combined.
6. Spread the blondie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon for the topping.
8. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the blondie batter in the pan.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. It's important not to overbake, as you want these blondies to be soft and chewy.
10. Allow the snickerdoodle blondies to cool in the pan for a while, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, cut into squares or bars and enjoy!

These snickerdoodle blondies are a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds - the comforting flavors of snickerdoodle cookies and the rich, chewy texture of blondies. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee for a delicious dessert.