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Cozy Maple Pecan Blondies Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Glaze

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These cozy maple pecan blondies with a luscious brown butter glaze offer a comforting, sweet treat with a perfect balance of chewy texture and nutty richness. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, they are ideal for cozy gatherings or a sweet indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, divided (for batter and browning)
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk (whole or 2%, or almond milk as a substitute)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (113 g) of the butter. Stir frequently as it foams and turns golden brown (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately and pour into a mixing bowl to cool slightly.
  3. To the warm brown butter, add brown sugar and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition until glossy and thick.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans evenly.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top gently.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are slightly golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. While blondies bake, melt the remaining 1/2 cup (113 g) butter in the saucepan over medium-low heat until browned. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  9. Let the blondies cool for 10 minutes after baking. Drizzle the brown butter glaze over the top and spread lightly if needed.
  10. Allow blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 2-inch squares.

Notes

Chop pecans fresh for better crunch and flavor. Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Cool blondies before glazing to prevent the glaze from soaking in. Adjust glaze consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and plant-based milk. Room temperature eggs improve batter texture.

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