If snickerdoodles are your comfort cookie of choice, these brown butter snickerdoodle blondies are about to feel like the grown-up, bakery-style version you didn’t know you needed. They’re soft and chewy in the center, lightly crisp around the edges, and filled with that cozy cinnamon-sugar flavor we all love—plus the deep, nutty richness that only brown butter can bring.
These blondies are warm, nostalgic, and incredibly inviting. They’re the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell amazing while they bake and feels perfect with a mug of coffee or tea. Not quite a cookie, not quite a bar cookie—just somewhere deliciously in between. Whether you’re baking for fall gatherings, holiday trays, or a quiet weekend at home, these blondies fit right in.
Tips for Perfect Results
Brown butter blondies are simple, but a few small details really elevate them.
- Brown the butter slowly. Use medium-low heat and stir often so the milk solids toast evenly without burning. You’re looking for a nutty aroma and golden brown bits at the bottom.
- Let the butter cool slightly. Warm is fine, hot is not. This keeps the eggs from scrambling when added.
- Measure flour carefully. Too much flour can make blondies dry instead of chewy.
- Mix just until combined. Overmixing can lead to dense bars rather than soft, tender ones.
- Don’t skip the cinnamon sugar topping. It creates that classic snickerdoodle flavor and a lightly crackled top.
- Cool completely before cutting. This helps the blondies set and gives you clean, neat squares.
Before You Begin – Here’s What You’ll Need :
Variations and Serving Ideas
These blondies are wonderful as written, but they’re also easy to customize.
- Extra cozy: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cream of tartar to the batter for a more traditional snickerdoodle vibe.
- Glaze finish: Drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze for a bakery-style look.
- Holiday-ready: Cut into smaller squares and add to cookie trays or dessert boards.
- Dessert upgrade: Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Texture twist: Sprinkle chopped white chocolate or cinnamon chips into the batter before baking.
They’re especially beautiful sliced thick and stacked on a plate, showing off that cinnamon-sugar top.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
These blondies keep beautifully and taste even better the next day.
- Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Refrigerator: Keeps well for up to 6 days if you prefer a firmer texture.
- Freezing: Freeze sliced blondies for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.
- Make ahead: Bake a day in advance—the brown butter flavor deepens overnight.
If you love them extra chewy, warm individual squares for a few seconds before serving.
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Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Blondies
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
Ingredients
⅔ cup butter
1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325˚F. Melt the butter in a pan with a light-colored bottom over medium-low heat. Continue heating, stirring often, until the butter browns on the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat and pour the brown butter, scraping the pan to get all of the brown bits into a large glass bowl to cool a bit.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
3. Pour the flour mixture, brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar into the bowl of brown butter and stir to combine. This can be done with a mixer or by hand.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
5. Spread the batter into a greased 9-inch pan.
6. Mix two tablespoons of granulated sugar and the cinnamon together. Sprinkle over the batter in the pan.
7. Bake at 325˚F for 35-40 minutes.
8. Cool the bars in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Final Encouragement
Brown butter snickerdoodle blondies are the kind of dessert that feels both nostalgic and a little elevated. They’re cozy, comforting, and full of warm cinnamon flavor, with that subtle nutty depth that makes people ask, “What’s in these?” They’re easy to make, hard to resist, and perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself.
If you’re looking for a dessert that feels familiar but special, this is one to save. Once you try snickerdoodles in blondie form, there’s no going back 🤎🍪✨