Brown Butter Pecan Blondies (Printer View)

Chewy bars packed with brown butter flavor and toasted pecans for nutty aroma and buttery sweetness.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter
05 - 2 cups brown sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

08 - 1 cup chopped pecans

# Method steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma, about 5 to 7 minutes. Immediately transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.
03 - Add brown sugar to the cooled brown butter and mix until well combined.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
05 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually stir into the wet mixture until just combined.
06 - Gently fold chopped pecans into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
07 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until edges are set and center is golden but still soft. Cool completely in pan before lifting out and cutting into bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy one bowl recipe to minimize cleanup
  • Deep caramel and toasted nut flavor from homemade brown butter
  • Chewy edges and soft centers for the best texture
  • Customizable with chocolate chips or a sprinkle of sea salt if you like
02 -
  • High in flavor thanks to brown butter and toasted nuts
  • Freezes beautifully for make ahead dessert needs
  • Crowd pleasing at potlucks or holiday parties
03 -
  • Measure your flour by fluffing it and spooning into the cup then leveling off This helps keep blondies soft and not dry
  • Keep mixing gentle once flour goes in Only stir until you see no dry streaks or your blondies may come out dense
  • Always use fresh pecans or toast a batch just before baking for top flavor Stale nuts will dull the whole batch
  • If you want extra nutty flavor reserve a small handful of pecans to sprinkle on top before baking They toast beautifully in the oven and make your blondies look bakery worthy

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