Description
Indulgent honey bun brownies merge classic American dessert charm with rich chocolate intensity. Sweet honey-infused layers promise a delectable experience that melts in your mouth and satisfies deep chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Brownie Base):
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Seasoning and Stabilizers:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl and Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×13 inch baking dish with grease or parchment paper.
- Craft the brownie base by whisking melted butter with sugar until integrated. Incorporate eggs and vanilla, blending until silky smooth.
- Separately sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture by thoroughly blending granulated sugar with ground cinnamon.
- Layer the initial half of brownie batter into the prepared pan, generously dispersing half the cinnamon-sugar blend across the surface.
- Carefully pour remaining batter over the first layer, then sprinkle the final portion of cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Using a knife, delicately swirl the cinnamon layer through the batter, creating elegant marbled patterns.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- While brownies cool, whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla, adjusting liquid to achieve a smooth, drizzling consistency.
- After brownies have rested for approximately 15 minutes, elegantly drizzle the glaze across the surface.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing into decadent squares.
Notes
- Precision matters when measuring ingredients to maintain the perfect texture and richness of these brownies.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense brownies; stop stirring as soon as dry ingredients are incorporated.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend.
- Create a dairy-free alternative by using coconut oil instead of butter and non-dairy milk in the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg