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Cozy Brown Butter Maple Pecan Blondies: Easy 30-Min Recipe

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These brown butter maple pecan blondies are a quick and easy fall dessert that comes together in just 30 minutes. With nutty brown butter, sweet maple syrup, and crunchy pecans, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (1 stick or 113g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (60ml) real maple syrup
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup (100g) pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (for topping, optional)
  • Handful of extra pecans (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides. Lightly spray with non-stick spray if desired.
  2. Brown the butter: Place ½ cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula or whisk. The butter will melt, foam, then crackle. Continue stirring until it turns a deep amber color and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and pour into a heatproof mixing bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: To the warm brown butter, add the packed brown sugar and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth and glossy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and whisk vigorously until light and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the dry ingredients: Sprinkle the flour, baking powder, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined—do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
  5. Fold in the pecans: Add the chopped pecans and fold in with a few strokes until evenly distributed.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden and pulling away from the sides, and the center is set but still soft. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and finish: Place the pan on a cooling rack and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt and extra pecans if using. Let cool completely in the pan. Once cool, use the parchment overhang to lift out the blondies. Cut into 9 or 16 squares.

Notes

Don’t walk away from the browning butter—it can burn quickly. Use room temperature egg for a smooth batter. Underbake slightly for fudgy blondies; they continue to cook as they cool. Let cool completely before cutting for clean slices. Toast pecans for extra flavor. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For a vegan version, use a flax egg and vegan butter.

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