Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
Instructions
- Prep the Pecans: Toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden to enhance their flavor and add crunch to the blondies.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: Melt the unsalted butter, then combine it with brown sugar and pure maple syrup in a bowl. Stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and glossy for even flavor distribution.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to provide structure and balance the sweetness of the blondies.
- Blend Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Add Pecans and Bake: Fold the toasted pecans into the batter, then spread the mixture evenly into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for authentic, deep flavor.
- Do not overbake; remove blondies as soon as set to keep them chewy.
- Toast pecans properly to boost flavor and texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter blending.
- Cut blondies slightly warm for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour blend)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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