Fudgy Brown Butter Pecan Blondies Recipe

Name: Fudgy Brown Butter Pecan Blondies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BROWN BUTTER SAUCE:; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter; 3/4 cups Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup; 1 Large Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; FOR THE BLONDIES:; 2-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 3/4 cups White Granulated Sugar; 2 Large Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 12 ounces, weight Chopped Pecans; Vanilla Ice Cream, For Serving

Servings: persons

FOR THE BROWN BUTTER SAUCE:
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter
3/4 cups Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
FOR THE BLONDIES:
2-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
1 cup Brown Sugar
3/4 cups White Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
12 ounces, weight Chopped Pecans
Vanilla Ice Cream, For Serving

1
Preheat your oven to 350 F and spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with a non-stick spray. Line the dish with parchment paper, leaving just enough overhang for easy removal after baking and then spray again with non-stick spray. Set aside.
2
Prepare your brown butter sauce first. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the butter bubbles and brown bits form on the bottom of the pan, about 6-7 minutes. Immediately remove from heat to keep the butter from burning. Transfer it to the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment. Let it cool slightly.
3
Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and mix until smooth. Then crack in the egg and add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix on medium to high speed for about a minute. Fold in the flour and set aside.
4
Now prepare your blondies. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
5
In the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugars until smooth and creamy. Add each egg, mixing after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and fold in 2/3 of the pecans.
6
Taking 3/4 of your blondie batter, pour it into your prepared baking dish. Smooth it out and then pour the brown butter sauce on top. Smooth it out and then dollop on the remaining blondie batter and smooth it out slightly. It doesn't have to be perfect. Sprinkle on the remaining pecans.
7
Bake the blondies for 40 minutes or until brown and firm. Baking time will vary depending on your oven. Remove from heat and cool completely in the pan and then transfer to the fridge to chill for about an hour.
8
Remove from fridge and cut into bars. Store at room temperature for a couple of days. Serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

2044

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BROWN BUTTER SAUCE:, 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, 3/4 cups Brown Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup, and more.

Yes, Fudgy Brown Butter Pecan Blondies falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fudgy Brown Butter Pecan Blondies

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