Chocolate-Dipped Green Apple Blondies
Chewy small-batch blondies loaded with tart Granny Smith apple pieces and dipped in glossy melted chocolate. Made in a 9x5 loaf pan for thick, fudgy bars!
Servings: 6 bars
Calories: 444kcal
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Apple
- ¾ cup tart green apple finely diced, peeled (about 1 Granny Smith)
- 1 teaspoon flour for coating apples
Chocolate Dip
- ¾ cup chocolate chips dark, milk, or white
- 2 tablespoons nut butter optional
- 1-2 teaspoons coconut oil optional, to thin chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Melt 6 tablespoons butter and whisk with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until glossy.
- Whisk in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon if using.
- Toss 3/4 cup diced apple with 1 teaspoon flour to coat.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and fold gently. Fold in the flour-coated apples.
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake 22-28 minutes until edges are golden and center is set but soft.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- For chocolate dip: Melt 3/4 cup chocolate with 2 tablespoons nut butter (if using) in 20-30 second bursts. Add coconut oil if too thick.
- Dip bars halfway in chocolate or spoon over tops. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Let set before serving.
Notes
Apple tip: Use tart Granny Smith apples for the best flavor contrast. Dice small (1/4-inch) for even distribution.
Don't overbake: These should be chewy! Pull when edges are golden but center looks slightly underdone.
Storage: Room temperature 3 days, refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze without chocolate coating up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg