Apple Cider Oatmeal Blondies

Do you love all things apple and fall flavors? These Apple Cider Oatmeal Blondies are the best autumn treats. They’re great for desserts, brunch, or a fun way to use apple cider instead of drinking it. The printable recipe card below has all the delicious details.

Apple Cider Oatmeal Blondies

These sweet treats are like brownies meet oatmeal meet all things fall. Each bite has a moist texture, with a little bit of chew, and the perfect hint of apple cider that doesn’t overpower or overtake.

When I say that they’re a must make, I mean it. I typically find myself grabbing one for each hand because I know that I’m gonna need two to satisy this sweet tooth!

If you’re a fan of blondie recipes, be sure to try this Funfetti Frosted Cake Batter Blondies and these White Bean 4 Ingredient Blondies.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Minimal prep time needed
• Full of fantastic fall flavors
• Easy to prep for a party

Ingredients

• Apple cider
• Flour
• Butter
• Quick oats
• Light brown sugar
• Egg
• Pure vanilla
• Apple pie spice
• Cinnamon
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Sugar
• Cinnamon

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
• Boil 1 cup apple cider over medium heat, then simmer for about 15 minutes until reduced to 1/2 cup.
• Stir butter chunks into the hot cider until melted; cool for 5 minutes.
• Whisk brown sugar into the butter-cider mixture, then whisk in the egg, vanilla, cinnamon, apple pie spice, baking powder, and salt until smooth.

• Stir in the oats and flour until just combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Cool completely, cut into 16 squares, and enjoy!

Substitutions and Variations

• Gluten-Free: Swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend, and use certified gluten-free oats.
• Apple Cider Substitute: If you don’t have apple cider on hand, unfiltered apple juice works, though it will be slightly less spiced and tangy.

Equipment

• 8X8 baking dish
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowl

Storage

Store any leftover blondies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Similar Recipes

• Microwave Baked Apple
• One Bowl Apple Spice Cake
• Homemade Apple Butter

Print

Apple Cider Oatmeal Blondies

These Apple Cider Oatmeal Blondies are a fun and flavorful fall treat that can be used for potlucks, Thanksgiving dinner, or a weekend snack.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple cider oatmeal blondies

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 cup flour
• 1 stick of butter cut into chunks (½ c)
• ½ cup quick oats
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp of pure vanilla
• 1 tsp apple pie spice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking powder
• A pinch of salt

For topping:

• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
3. Bring 1 cup of apple cider to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until the cider has reduced to a half a cup.
4. Add the chunks of butter into the hot cider and let it melt.
5. Set aside and allow the buttery cider to cool for 5 minutes.
6. Add brown sugar to the butter/cider mix and whisk to mix.
7. Add the egg and whisk until blended.
8. Add vanilla, cinnamon, apple pie spice, baking powder, salt and mix until well incorporated.
9. Add oats and flour and stir until well blended.
10. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
12. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes.
13. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
14. Brush the top of the blondies with melted butter then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the top.
15. When the blondies have cooled, cut into 16 squares and enjoy.
16. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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