Preheat & Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal.
Mix the Wet Ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy. Add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract — whisk again until the mixture thickens slightly and looks creamy.
Add the Dry Ingredients. Stir in the flour, salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon just until combined. Don’t overmix — blondies like to be handled gently.
Spread & Top. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing it evenly with a spatula.In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with the remaining ½ teaspoon cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the top.
Bake. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.Let cool completely before slicing — trust me, this step makes all the difference for perfect, chewy squares.
