These Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Blondies are deliciously soft, moist and full of pumpkin flavor! Topped with a blend of pumpkin pie spice and sugar, these are the perfect mash up of pumpkin and snickerdoodles!!
This recipe was originally published in October 2019 – I’ve since updated the photos and added the cinnamon glaze to the recipe. Enjoy!
Raise your hand if you’re ready for the first official pumpkin recipe of Fall 2020!!
*raises both hands!*
Yes, here we are – an update to a classic that I feel has been underrated – the Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Blondie.
Why You’ll Love This Fall Treat
Basically, these are an amazing fusion of pumpkin flavor along with the classic cinnamon sugar baked yumminess that you love.
They have both pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree in them, making sure they are super duper warm and cozy yet also keeping them extra moist! They are so soft on the inside but never cakey. More like melt in your mouth and fluffy.
The crunchy sugar topping is AMAZING with a twist. Instead of the normal granulated sugar and cinnamon mixture, I used turbinado sugar and pumpkin pie spice. It makes the topping extra crunchy and delicious. Obsessed.
Oh, and speaking of a delicious topping – when updating this recipe, I decided to add the most amazing and delicious glaze on top! Because honestly, what doesn’t need a glaze?!
So this cinnamon glaze is SO super delicious and is the perfect compliment to the crunchy sugar on top.
Overall, these little guys are so moist, extra yummy and the EASIEST Fall treat to make! Yes, one bowl baking over here, y’all! Let’s get into how to make them!
Ingredients You Need for Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Blondies:
- salted butter
- vanilla extract
- egg
- brown sugar
- pumpkin puree
- whole wheat flour
- baking soda
- pumpkin pie spice
- cinnamon
- turbinado sugar
Best Blondie Making Tips
I can’t lie to you – this recipe is so insanely easy that it truly doesn’t even need a tips section. You basically put everything together in one bowl, stir it together and plop it into a greased pan.
Okay, maybe it’s not THAT simple but let me tell you a few key things you need to know.
First, as always, mix together the wet ingredients. That would be, the melted butter, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract and the brown sugar. Mix all of those together to be combined.
Instead of mixing the dry ingredients into the other bowl, simply sift (or just add) them into the bowl with the wet ingredients. You’ll need whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Mix together with a wooden spoon until combined. It should look something like this:
And now you’re already ready to bake! Super easy one bowl amazingness right?!?
Grease a 9×9 baking pan (or you could do an 8×8 for thicker blondies!)and gently spread your batter, making sure it’s evenly spread out over the pan.
In a tiny bowl, add the turbinado sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Mix together and then spread over the entire top of the batter. It’s going to seem like a lot of sugar but that will ensure you get that delicious crunchy classic snickerdoodle topping!
Bake these for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean. Once these are done, let them cool in the pan and then slice! I got 9 slices but feel free to slice them smaller if desired.
While they are cooling, make the glaze. Simply combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and a splash of milk until you reach your desired consistency of glaze. Generously drizzle all of over the cooled blondies because you love yourself and you love Fall.
Eat up with coffee, tea or a big glass of milk. So delicious! I hope y’all enjoyed this recipe. I just love Fall, don’t you?!
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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Blondies
These Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Blondies are deliciously soft, moist and full of pumpkin flavor! Topped with a blend of pumpkin pie spice and sugar, these are the perfect mash up of pumpkin and snickerdoodles!!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 and 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Topping
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
- 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Glaze
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- splash of milk to thin out glaze until desired consistency
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350. In a large bowl, melt the butter. To the butter, add the pumpkin puree, egg, vanilla extract and brown sugar. Mix together to combine.
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Sift in the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined
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Grease a 9x9 baking pan and gently spread your batter, making sure it’s evenly spread out over the pan.
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In a small bowl, add the turbinado sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Mix together and then spread over the entire top of the batter.
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Bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean.
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Let them cool in the pan. Slice into 9 pieces.
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While cooling, prepare the glaze. In a medium size bowl, add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and pinch of cinnamon. Add a splash of milk to the bowl (about 1-2 tbsp) and mix to combine. If you desire the glaze to be thinner, add more milk. If you like it thicker, keep it as is.
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Slice into 9 pieces. Enjoy with a glass of milk, coffee or tea! YUM!
Love turbinado sugar too! Almost like sprinkles, isn’t it? These blondies look SO good, Haylie! I’m thinking that have to happen real soon…I may have to double the batch though 😉 Happy weekend ahead, my friend!
Lol! Turbinado sugar is definitely like sprinkles! i like the way you think 😉
I love that you used whole wheat flour in these blondies and lots of pumpkin puree! They look delicious Haylie, and the glistening sugar on top is such a nice touch! So fallish!
I love the whole wheat flour too, Leanne! You can hardly tell a difference at all!!
That sugar on top is so pretty!! I think I’m becoming more partial to blondies these days, than brownies. And pumpkin always adds so much flavour and moisture to goodies! Yum!
Right?! Blondies are the new brownies FOR SURE! Thanks my friend!
Haylie these look great. I cannot wait to try them 🙂
Thank you so much, Luz! you’re so sweet 🙂
Haylie, these pumpkin blondies look fantastic! Beautiful texture and love that crunchy, sweet topping! And yeeeee, I share your love of saving money!
Aw Kelly! you’re soo sweet!! And yes to always saving money! LOL! 🙂 Great minds think alike, my friend!
The sugar crunch on top is what sold this for me.
– Marc
Thank you, Marc! I love that crunchy topping as well!
I’m going to make these tomorrow. Was looking for an easy pumpkin dessert to bring out the feeling of the fall! Can’t wait to try!
Woohooo! Let me know how they turn out, Jenn 🙂
Made these and amazing!!! Perfect combination of flavors and texture! Will definitely make these again!
Yay! So happy they worked out, Jenn!! Happy Fall!!!