Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of these Maple Blondies. With a hint of maple syrup and crunchy pecans, these bars are the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Blondies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, stir until combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in pecans and white chocolate chips if using. Spread batter in pan.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a richer maple flavor, use Grade A dark maple syrup.
- You can omit the white chocolate chips or nuts, or replace pecans with walnuts for a different texture.
- Blondies store well at room temperature for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
