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Flavorful Maple Pecan Blondies Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Glaze

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These maple pecan blondies feature a tender, buttery base with crunchy toasted pecans and a silky, caramelized brown butter glaze. Perfect for cozy gatherings and easy to make with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • ¾ cup (180ml) pure maple syrup (grade A amber preferred)
  • ½ cup packed (100g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, browned (for glaze)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup (for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • Pinch of salt (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts and foams. Within 5-7 minutes, it will turn golden brown and smell nutty. Remove from heat and let cool about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together browned butter, ¾ cup maple syrup, and ½ cup brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry mix into wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Add pecans: Fold in toasted, chopped pecans gently to distribute evenly.
  5. Prepare pan and bake: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang. Pour batter evenly and smooth top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes. Check at 25 minutes; toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool completely: Let blondies cool in pan on wire rack for at least 30 minutes to set.
  7. Make brown butter glaze: Brown 4 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and pourable. Thin with a teaspoon of milk or cream if needed.
  8. Glaze and serve: Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled blondies. Let set for 15 minutes before slicing into squares with a sharp knife.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan for browning butter to watch color change and avoid burning. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Do not overmix batter to keep blondies tender. Cool blondies completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting. If glaze firms too much, warm gently and stir to loosen. Vegan and gluten-free substitutions are provided in the recipe notes.

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