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Easy Brown Butter Maple Pecan Blondies: Best Homemade Recipe

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These Easy Brown Butter Maple Pecan Blondies are a cozy, fall-inspired dessert that combines nutty brown butter, sweet maple syrup, and crunchy pecans. Quick to make with simple ingredients, they deliver a soul-soothing, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two opposite sides.
  2. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup of unsalted butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Melt completely, then continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until it foams, subsides, foams again, and turns a deep amber color with brown specks at the bottom (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and pour into a medium mixing bowl to stop cooking.
  3. Cool the butter for 5-10 minutes until warm but not hot.
  4. Add the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and maple syrup to the warm brown butter. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and whisk until smooth and slightly lighter in color.
  6. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined (do not overmix). The batter will be thick and slightly sticky.
  8. Fold in the chopped pecans, reserving a handful for the top if desired.
  9. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved pecans on top and press in gently.
  10. Bake on the middle rack for 22-26 minutes, until edges are golden brown and set, and the center jiggles slightly. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes, then use the parchment handles to lift out and cool completely (about 1 more hour) before slicing.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning—it can go from perfect to burnt in 30 seconds. Use a metal pan for best results; if using glass, add 3-5 minutes to bake time. Do not overmix the batter. Toast pecans for extra flavor. For clean slices, use a hot knife. Blondies taste even better the next day.

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