Description
These Brown Butter Maple Pecan Blondies are a rich and nutty twist on classic blondies. Featuring browned butter for an irresistible depth of flavor and sweetened with pure maple syrup and light brown sugar, they offer a moist texture studded with crunchy pecans. Perfect as a cozy dessert or sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Continue cooking it for 5-7 minutes until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, being careful not to burn. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pure maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Slowly stir in the slightly cooled browned butter until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and the optional ground cinnamon to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough blondies.
- Add Pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter to add crunch and flavor.
- Bake: Pour the blondie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares. This helps them set properly for clean slices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans lightly before folding them into the batter to enhance their nuttiness.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For a more decadent treat, drizzle additional maple glaze over the cooled blondies before serving.
