Southern Pecan Pie Blondies Recipe

You are going to love this delicious southern pecan pie blondies recipe. They are simple to make and are the perfect dessert to serve for your fall gatherings. Give them a try! 

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Pecans in The South

Pecans are the flavor of fall here in the deep south. They are perfect in everything from chicken salad and crunchy granola to sweet desserts. They are my favorite nuts to use in a wide variety of recipes. 

This Southern Pean Pie Blondie recipe might be my favorite way to use them. It combines the classic pecan pie with an easy-to-hold blondie. You are absolutely going to love them! 

Other Pecan Recipes You’ll Love: 

• Old-fashioned cheese dip recipe with cream cheese 
• Easy and delicious pumpkin cobbler crockpot recipe 
• The best ever homemade breakfast cereal recipe 
• Amazing fig preserve cake 
• Amazing sourdough discarded banana nut muffins 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe: 

It’s festive! Nothing says fall more than pecan pie. This fall nut is a staple on so many holiday tables. 

No fork needed. These blondies are great, cut into squares and held in your hand. No need to dirty up a plate or a fork. 

They’re made with simple ingredients. There is no corn syrup to be found in these pecan pie blondies. Just simple pantry staples. 

They are a crowd pleaser. My family loves this recipe so much, it never lasts very long on the table. 

What You’ll Need To Make Pecan Pie Blondies 

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Equipment 

• Large Mixing bowl 
• Whisk 
• Measuring cups and spoons 
• 8×8 baking dish
• Parchment paper 

Ingredients 

For the blondies

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder 
• ¼ tsp baking soda 
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar 
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter-melted  
• 1 large egg (room temperature) 
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 

For the pecan pie topping 

• 2 large eggs (room temperature) 
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup maple syrup 
• ½ cup unsalted butter-melted 
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 
• 1 tbsp milk 
• ¼ tsp salt 
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 
• 1 cup chopped pecans 

Directions

1. Begin by preheating the oven to 350° F. 
2. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. Make the blondies batter first. 
3. Start by combining 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp baking soda. Whisk the dry ingredients well. 
4. Next, combine 1 cup packed light brown sugar, ½ cup melted butter, 1 large egg, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk the wet ingredients until they are smooth. Be sure to get out any lumps in the brown sugar. 
5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Mix them well with a large spoon until they form a soft, dough-like batter. 
6. Press the batter into the bottom of the 8×8 baking dish. 

Next, make the pecan pie topping. 

1. Add 2 large room temperature eggs, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, ½ cup maple syrup, and ½ cup melted and cooled unsalted butter to a bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until there are no lumps. 
2. Add 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp milk, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract to the mixture. Whisk the ingredients together until they’re evenly combined. 
3. Fold in 1 cup chopped pecans. 
4. Pour the pecan pie filling onto the top of the blondies dough in the baking dish. Make sure it’s evenly distributed. 
5. Bake the pecan pie blondies in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. I bake for 40 minutes in my oven. You want the center to be set. 
6. Remove the pecan pie blondies from the oven and let them cool completely. 
7. Cut the blondies into squares and serve. 

Helpful Tips 

Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature. This will help everything combine smoothly. 

I use salted butter in my personal recipes. It adds depth of flavor for me. You can choose to use it in this recipe if you want. Just omit the salt in the pecan pie topping.

Don’t overcook the pecan pie blondies. They will dry out if they are overcooked. Rotate the baking dish in the oven to help prevent the edges from being overdone. 

Pecan Pie Blondies FAQs 

Can pecan pie blondies be made ahead? 

Yes! You can make these a day ahead of time for easy prep the day you need them. Simply cover them and store them on the countertop or in the refrigerator. 

Can I substitute cane sugar for the maple syrup in the pecan pie blondies recipe? 

Yes, substitute ½ cup maple syrup for ¼ cup white sugar if you choose. 

Final Thoughts 

I hope you love these delicious Southern Pecan Pie Blondies as much as we do! Give them a try this fall for a festive sweet treat! 

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Give it a try the next time you want to add something special to your celebrations.