Sweet Kitchen Cravings

0 Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9” x 9” square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper to create a sling, with an overhang on all four sides.
1 Blondies: In a large pot, add the butter and melt over medium-low heat. Stirring constantly, brown the butter until it becomes foamy then turns a deep golden color. You’ll know it’s done when you see darker brown bits on the bottom and the butter has a nutty aroma.
2 As soon as the butter is browned, remove it from the heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Allow the butter to cool slightly. Whisk in the brown sugar, followed by the eggs and vanilla, and whisk well for about 30 seconds. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix with a spatula until only a few streaks of flour remain. Set aside while you make the cinnamon filling.
3 Cinnamon Filling: Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
4 Assembly: Add half of the blondie batter into the prepared pan and spread it to the edges evenly with an offset spatula. Dollop about ⅔ of the cinnamon filling on top of the batter in the pan and carefully spread it out into an even layer. Add the remaining blondie batter and lightly spread it into an even layer, careful not to lift the previous layers. Dollop the remaining filling on top of the batter and use a toothpick or knife to lightly swirl the filling into the batter.
5 Bake the blondies at 350°F for 22-24 minutes or until the blondies are set and the edges are golden brown.
6 Cream Cheese Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the soft cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until the mixture is well combined.
7 Once the blondies are cool, cut them into squares, drizzle or pipe the glaze on top, and enjoy!