Apple Brownies

Ever looked at a brownie and thought, “You know what this needs? An apple.” No? Well, prepare to be amazed. Apple brownies are like if apple pie and brownies went on a date, fell in love, and decided to move into your kitchen. They’re sweet, chewy, and packed with soft apple bits that make every bite taste like cozy fall magic.

This fall dessert is easy to make, and you probably have everything you need already sitting in your pantry—plus a few apples just begging to be used before they start wrinkling.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Apple brownies are moist, full of flavor, and simple to bake. They have a soft cake-like texture with warm cinnamon notes and juicy apple chunks that make them perfect for dessert, snacks, or sneaky breakfast treats.

Prep Details:

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 35 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes
• Servings: 12 brownies

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

• Calories: 210
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 2g

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups chopped apples (peeled or unpeeled)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Kitchen Tools Needed

• 9×9-inch baking pan
• Mixing bowls (one large, one medium)
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons

How to Make Apple Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add dry mix: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mix until combined.
5. Fold in apples: Gently mix in the chopped apples (and nuts if using).
6. Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and serve: Let cool before cutting into squares. Try not to eat half the pan while “testing” them.

Tips

• Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor.
• Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re feeling fancy—or impatient.

Apple brownies are the perfect mix of comfort and flavor. They’re easy to make, hard to mess up, and even harder to share. So go ahead—call it dessert, breakfast, or “quality control.” You earned it.

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Apple Brownies

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

These apple brownies are irresistibly soft, chewy, and packed with juicy apple bites that melt into every sweet, buttery crumb. Each square has a golden crust, a warm cinnamon aroma, and a tender, gooey center that practically begs for another bite. Pure comfort in dessert form.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups chopped apples
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x9-inch pan.
• Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
• In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
• Combine wet and dry ingredients.
• Fold in chopped apples and nuts (optional).
• Spread batter in pan and bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

• Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
• Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a treat.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 210Total Fat: 9gCarbohydrates: 30gSugar: 20gProtein: 2g