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Perfect Maple Pecan Blondies Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Frosting

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These maple pecan blondies feature a soft and chewy texture with a lightly crisp top, studded with toasted pecans and topped with a nutty, caramelized brown butter frosting. Perfect for fall and winter gatherings, they offer a comforting yet refined dessert option.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (90g) chopped pecans, toasted
  • For the Brown Butter Frosting:
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp (15-30ml) milk or cream (dairy-free milk optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown with nutty aroma (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix the batter: Whisk browned butter with 3/4 cup light brown sugar and 1/4 cup maple syrup until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: Sift together 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Gradually fold into wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Fold in toasted pecans evenly into the batter.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper or greased. Smooth top and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22-26 minutes. Check at 22 minutes with toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs.
  6. Cool blondies completely on a wire rack (about 45 minutes to 1 hour).
  7. Make frosting: Brown 1/4 cup butter in a small pan over medium heat (4-5 minutes). Cool slightly, then mix with powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and milk/cream until smooth and spreadable.
  8. Frost the cooled blondies evenly with brown butter frosting. Cut into squares and serve.
  9. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Notes

[‘Use a light-colored pan to better monitor butter browning.’, ‘Do not overmix batter to avoid tough blondies.’, ‘Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.’, ‘Add milk slowly to frosting to achieve desired consistency.’, ‘Cool blondies completely before frosting to prevent melting.’, ‘Store blondies covered to avoid drying out.’, ‘Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup but will alter flavor.’, ‘For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.’, ‘For nut-free, substitute pecans with toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds.’, ‘Vegan version: use vegan butter, flax eggs, and dairy-free milk.’]

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