Maple Walnut Blondies

Shopping list

• 150 g unsalted butter — melted and slightly cooled

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• 150 g light brown soft sugar

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• 60 ml pure maple syrup

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• 2 piece large eggs — beaten

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• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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• 180 g gluten-free plain flour blend

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• 0.5 tsp baking powder (gluten-free)

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• 0.25 tsp salt

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• 80 g walnuts — roughly chopped, toasted

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 20 cm square baking tin with baking parchment.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar and maple syrup until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract and whisk again until combined.

4. 4

   Sift in the gluten-free flour, baking powder and salt. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined — do not overmix.

5. 5

   Fold in the toasted walnuts.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly.

7. 7

   Bake for 25– 28 minutes, until the top is golden and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out with a few moist crumbs.

8. 8

   Cool completely in the tin before slicing into 12 squares.