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These warm and cozy maple pecan blondies have a brownie-like texture with fudgy with crunchy edges, according to recipe tester Juliana Hale.
Maple Pecan Blondies Ingredients
These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this maple pecan blondie recipe:
- Flour: This maple pecan blondie recipe starts with all-purpose flour.
- Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor of the blondies.
- Leaveners: Baking soda and baking powder act as leaveners, which means they help the blondies rise.
- Butter: Butter adds richness and flavor.
- Brown sugar: Brown sugar lends sweetness and warmth.
- Maple syrup: Make sure to use pure maple syrup (not molasses or pancake syrup).
- Eggs: Eggs add richness and help hold the batter together.
- Vanilla: Vanilla extract takes the flavor up a notch.
- Pecans: Toasting the pecans is an extra step, but it’s well worth the minimal effort.
Recipe Tip
To toast pecans: Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, or until aromatic and lightly golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from baking sheet immediately after baking.
How to Make Maple Pecan Blondies
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make maple pecan blondies:
- Whisk the dry ingredients together and set aside.
- Cook the brown sugar, butter, and syrup together until melted and smooth.
- Let cool, then stir in the eggs and vanilla.
- Stir the butter mixture into the flour mixture, then fold in 1 ¼ cups of the pecans.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining pecans.
- Bake until set. Cool on a wire rack and cut into bars before serving.
Test Kitchen Tips
This recipe was developed in our test kitchen. Check out some tips and tricks from culinary experts that might make the cooking process easier:
- If you like a more cakey blondie, bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
- Serve these maple pecan blondies warm from the oven with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup, recipe developer Kathryn Hendrix recommends.
- Using an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperature of cookies helps to ensure they are properly baked. For food safety purposes, they should reach at least 180 degrees F. Our testers found these bars to be perfectly cooked in the center at 200 degrees F.
How to Store Maple Pecan Blondies
Store the maple pecan blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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2 cups all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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2/3 cup unsalted butter
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1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup pure maple syrup
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped, divided
Directions
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Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending the paper over the sides.
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In a large bowl whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
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In a medium saucepan combine butter, brown sugar, and
maple syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted and smooth,
about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool for 10 minutes.
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Stir eggs and vanilla into the butter mixture.
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Stir butter mixture into flour mixture.
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Fold in 1 1/4 cups of the pecans.
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Spread batter in prepared pan.
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Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup pecans over the top. Bake until set, 35 to 40 minutes. The internal temperature should read 200 degrees F ( (93 degrees C).
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Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before lifting from pan with the parchment paper. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars for serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
284 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
34g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 284 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 15g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 28% |
Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
Sodium 198mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 20g | |
Protein 3g | 7% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 54mg | 4% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 109mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.