Matcha Pumpkin Muffin Blondies (Printable Version)

Chewy squares combine matcha, pumpkin, and white chocolate for a cozy, treat in every bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 tablespoon matcha powder

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 cup pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling

→ Add-Ins & Topping

11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
12 - white chocolate chips, extra for topping, optional
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and matcha powder until evenly combined.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin purée until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to retain a chewy texture.
05 - Gently fold in white chocolate chips and, if desired, ground cinnamon to the batter.
06 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle extra white chocolate chips on top if desired.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake for a soft, fudgy texture.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and slicing into squares.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses pantry staples and is quick to prepare so you can whip it up anytime
  • Unique fusion of earthy matcha and creamy pumpkin for a cozy autumn flavor
  • Easy to adapt for vegan or nut-free diets if needed
02 -
  • High in antioxidants thanks to matcha
  • Great source of moisture for days from pumpkin purée
  • Perfect for freezing ahead and gifting during holidays
03 -
  • Always sift your matcha to ensure no bitter lumps in the batter
  • Overbaking leads to dry blondies check a few minutes early for perfect texture
  • For neater edges chill the slab before slicing so bars cut clean and even

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