"Valentine's Day desserts can spiral quickly. One minute you're thinking, I'll just make something simple, and the next you're attempting a three-layer red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting from scratch, Googling how to temper chocolate for decorative curls, and washing three mixing bowls for a recipe you found at midnight. This year, I wanted something warm and delicious, a special sweet treat I could bring straight to the table in a skillet with ice cream melting over the top,"
"And then I stumbled upon Trader Joe's Cinnamon Roll Blondie Bar Mix. I'll admit, as you may know, I have a soft spot for getting creative with Trader Joe's boxed mixes during the holidays. At Christmas, I took their Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix and turned it into a mini sheet cake, bakery-style cookie sandwiches, and buttercream cranberry cupcakes. I just love starting with their reliable bases and nudging them along into something that feels homemade."
"STEP 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden and set and the center is set but still soft. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter. Because cast iron retains heat, it will continue cooking slightly after you remove it from the oven, so don't overbake it."
"STEP 7: After you take the blondie out, while it's still warm, sprinkle the flaky sea salt lightly over the top."
Trader Joe's Cinnamon Roll Blondie Bar Mix provides a warmly spiced base that becomes a special dessert with minimal fuss. Pairing the blondie with roasted apples and a scoop of vanilla ice cream transforms a breakfast-flavored mix into a warm, skillet-ready treat. Small, uncomplicated tweaks elevate flavor and presentation while keeping preparation simple. Bake the blondie in a cast-iron skillet for 25–30 minutes until edges are golden and the center yields moist crumbs on a toothpick. Cast iron retains heat and continues cooking after removal, so avoid overbaking and finish with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt while still warm.
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