Description
Pumpkin Chai Blondies are a delightful twist on traditional blondies, combining the rich flavor of pumpkin with warm chai spices for a soft, chewy dessert perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon chai spice blend
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, chai spice blend, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar, then add pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Adjust the chai spice blend to your taste.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For vegan, replace eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce and use plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Chai Blondies, fall dessert, blondies, pumpkin recipes, chai spice