Honey Cinnamon Blondies (Cinnamon Sugar Blondies)

If you love chewy, buttery dessert bars, Honey Cinnamon Blondies are your new go-to. Sweetened with honey and swirled with cinnamon sugar, these blondies are soft, flavorful, and perfect for snacking, dessert, or sharing with friends.

With a tender crumb and warm, comforting aroma, this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight treat but special enough for guests.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Chewy, soft, and perfectly sweet
✔ Swirled with cinnamon sugar for extra warmth
✔ Easy to make in one bowl
✔ Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture
✔ Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing

Simple ingredients combine to create a dessert bar that feels indulgent but is surprisingly easy.


Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for cinnamon swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
    Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter in the pan and gently swirl with a knife or skewer.
  5. Bake the Blondies
    Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool & Slice
    Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for Perfect Honey Cinnamon Blondies

  • Do not overmix the batter — it keeps the blondies tender and chewy.
  • Use room temperature eggs for even mixing.
  • Swirl gently — too much stirring can blend the cinnamon sugar into the batter instead of creating a swirl.
  • Cool completely before cutting to maintain clean edges.

Delicious Variations

  • Nutty Blondies – Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Chocolate Chip Twist – Add ½ cup chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
  • Maple Cinnamon Blondies – Replace honey with maple syrup for a deeper flavor.
  • Caramel Drizzle – Top with caramel sauce for a decadent finish.

Serving Suggestions

Pair with:

✔ A scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert bar sundae
✔ A drizzle of honey or caramel sauce
✔ Hot tea or coffee for a cozy snack

These blondies are chewy, sweet, and perfect for anytime indulgence.


Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze slices individually wrapped for up to 1 month.

Soft, chewy, and warm with cinnamon, these Honey Cinnamon Blondies (Cinnamon Sugar Blondies) are a simple, comforting dessert everyone will love.

Honey Cinnamon Blondies (Cinnamon Sugar Blondies)

Chewy blondies sweetened with honey and swirled with cinnamon sugar. Easy one-bowl recipe perfect for dessert or snacks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp sugar for cinnamon swirl

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment and grease lightly.
  2. Whisk melted butter, honey, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Fold into wet ingredients until combined.
  4. Mix 2 tbsp sugar with ½ tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over batter. Swirl gently.
  5. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix batter to keep blondies chewy.