Maple-Pecan Blondies

Name: Maple-Pecan Blondies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Fudgy, chewy bars swirled with maple syrup and toasted pecans, baked to perfection for a simple sweet treat.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 16.

Ingredients

1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup pure maple syrup until smooth.
Step 3: Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into squares.