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Southern Pecan Pie Blondies Recipe

Delicious pecan pie blondie recipe that blends the rich flavors of pecan pie with a soft, chewy blondie.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 348
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the blondies
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter-melted  1 stick
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the pecan pie topping
  • 1 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 8x8 baking dish
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Begin by preheating the oven to 350° F.
  2. Line an 8x8 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 8x8 baking dish.
Pecan Pie Topping
  1. Add 2 large 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 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.

Notes

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.