Maple Pecan Blondies

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. 

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: 

1. Whisk the dry ingredients together and set aside. 
2. Cook the brown sugar, butter, and syrup together until melted and smooth. 
3. Let cool, then stir in the eggs and vanilla. 
4. Stir the butter mixture into the flour mixture, then fold in 1 ¼ cups of the pecans.
5. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining pecans.
6. 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