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Brown Butter Pecan Blondies Recipe

Brown Butter Pecan Blondies Recipe
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These Brown Butter Pecan Blondies combine a rich, nutty brown butter flavor with chewy, caramelized blondie texture and crunchy toasted pecans, making a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted for extra flavor

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, about 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  2. Make the batter: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined. Slowly add the browned butter and whisk again until fully incorporated.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to avoid overmixing. Then fold in the toasted, chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter.
  4. Bake: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  5. Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve. Enjoy these nutty, chewy blondies with a lovely caramelized depth of flavor.

Notes

  • To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until fragrant.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner cuts of blondies.
  • Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For enhanced flavor, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend instead of regular flour.

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