Apple Brownies (Easy Fall Dessert)
Soft, chewy apple brownies with warm cinnamon spice and chunks of fresh apples. A cozy fall dessert perfect for Thanksgiving or any chilly evening.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh apples
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8x8 pan.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Whisk dry ingredients separately, then combine with wet.
- Fold in apples and nuts; spread into pan.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and set; cool before slicing.
Notes
Best with crisp apple varieties. Add caramel drizzle for an extra treat or replace half the butter with applesauce for a lighter version.