Description
Maple Pecan Blondies are a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of maple syrup and toasted pecans, offering a sweet, caramel-like taste with a chewy texture.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (113 grams), melted
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200 grams), packed
- Maple syrup: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (190 grams)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams)
- Chopped pecans: 1 cup (120 grams), toasted if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Add maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract, and whisk until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently. Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the blondies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for about a week.
- For longer storage, freeze wrapped blondies for up to three months.
- Consider adding chocolate chips for a delicious variation.
- For gluten-free blondies, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Blondies, dessert, baking, sweet treat