Description
Chewy, buttery blondies filled with toasted pecans and rich maple flavor, offering a perfect cozy fall treat that pairs beautifully with coffee or ice cream.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure maple extract (or 1 tbsp real maple syrup)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
Add-ins
- ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the blondies later.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, creating a rich, glossy base for the batter.
- Add Egg and Maple Flavor: Beat in the egg and maple extract (or maple syrup) to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring well to incorporate and enhance the maple flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour and salt until you have a uniform batter, being careful not to overmix to maintain tenderness.
- Fold in Pecans: Gently fold the toasted chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout for a delightful crunch in every bite.
- Spread Batter in Pan: Spread the blondie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out the parchment and cutting into 9 equal pieces for serving.
Notes
- Add white chocolate chips to the batter for extra sweetness and gooey texture.
- Drizzle the finished blondies with a maple glaze for an attractive and flavorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
