Description
A cozy and sweet honey cinnamon dessert that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the natural sweetness of honey, baked into a moist and tender treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pantry Staples:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and packed light brown sugar until well combined. Then add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract, whisking again until the mixture is smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour, salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Spread and top: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with the remaining ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter’s surface.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the dessert to cool completely before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the dessert moist and tender.
- Using fresh melted butter enhances the flavor and texture.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweet note.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: honey cinnamon dessert, baked dessert, sweet treat, cinnamon sugar dessert, easy honey dessert
