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Maple Pecan Blondies

Chewy brown butter blondies loaded with toasted pecans and real maple syrup, finished with a simple maple glaze.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time24 minutes
Total Time39 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fall bar dessert, maple blondies, maple glazed bars, maple pecan blondies, pecan blondies
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 195kcal
Cost: 2

Equipment

  • 8×8 inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • wire cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2 tbsp toasted pecans, for topping
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
  • Toast pecans on a baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes until fragrant. Cool and roughly chop.
  • Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth. Whisk in the egg and vanilla until glossy.
  • Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup toasted pecans, reserving the remaining pecans for the top.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan and scatter the reserved pecans over the top, pressing lightly.
  • Bake at 350°F for 22 to 25 minutes, until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely in the pan. Whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth, then drizzle over the blondies before slicing into 16 bars.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Freeze unglazed blondies for up to 2 months. Thaw completely and drizzle with the maple glaze before serving.