Maple Pecan Blondies
by RecipeFiler
Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: unsalted butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not gluten-free: plain flour → try gluten-free plain flour
- Not dairy-free: unsalted butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not egg-free: medium eggs → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
- Not nut-free: pecans → try toasted sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds for crunch)
- Not low-FODMAP: plain flour → try gluten-free plain flour
- Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: light brown sugar → try granulated sweetener (such as erythritol)
- Not kidney-friendly: baking powder
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
About this recipe
Dense, chewy bars with rich maple sweetness and toasted pecan pieces throughout. Baked in a square tin, these American treats offer a butterscotch-like flavour and soft texture, ideal for lunchboxes or afternoon…
Prep
10m
Cook
30m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 40m
Ingredients
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175 g unsalted butter — melted
200 g light brown sugar
4 tbsp maple syrup
2 piece medium eggs — beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
200 g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
100 g pecans — roughly chopped
Tools
- · 20×20 cm square tin
- · baking parchment
- · large mixing bowl
- · whisk
- · sieve
- · spatula
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a 20×20 cm square tin with baking parchment.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar and maple syrup until smooth.
- 3
Add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
- 4
Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt, then fold gently until just combined.
- 5
Stir through the chopped pecans, reserving a handful for the top.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared tin, smoothing the surface, and scatter the reserved pecans over.
- 7
Bake for 25– until the top is golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 8
Leave to cool completely in the tin before cutting into 16 squares.
Per serving
serves 8AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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