Pecan Blondies

Blondies are the blond and light version of brownies! Brownies contain a substantial amount of cocoa powder or chocolate. Although blondies don't have any cocoa or chocolate, they use some nuts or white chocolate instead. These decadent Pecan Blondies are buttery, soft, chewy, and packed with toasted pecans.

About This Recipe

• This recipe has simple ingredients:
• Butter- Let's talk about the butter for a moment. One of the reasons these pecan blondies are so delicious and aromatic is the brown butter! Yes, we brown the butter before we start the baking process. Browning butter is a process in which we cook the butter until all the fat content of the butter is evaporated, and the fat content starts to brown. Butter is ready when we see small brown specks at the bottom of the pan containing the fat content. Keep an eye on the butter because it burns very quickly. Remove it from the heat when it is golden.

• Sugar- This recipe uses both granulated and brown sugar. Brown sugar contains molasses which gives a warm caramel flavour to the recipe, and it also makes the blondies soft and moist.
• Eggs & Yolk- We need two eggs and one yolk. Eggs structure the recipe, and the yolk adds to the chewiness of different recipes, such as cookie recipes.
• Vanilla extract- For the flavour and aroma.
• Flour- Well, the Flour in this recipe deserves some attention. This recipe calls for all-purpose and whole wheat flour. Whole wheat flour contains more protein than AP flour, adding to the Pecan Blondies' chewiness.
• Cornstarch- This ingredient plays a big role in the texture of the baked item. Cornstarch creates a velvety and tender texture in the recipe.
• Baking Powder & Salt- We use Baking powder as a leavener, and salt enhances other flavours.
• Cinnamon- Cinnamon pairs really well with brown butter and adds a kick of flavour.
• Nuts- Blondies complete when they contain that extra crunch from some nuts, and since I love pecans, I added one cup of chopped pecans. Make sure always roast the nuts before adding them to the recipe.
• White Chocolate- Add half a cup of white chocolate chips or chunks to the batter. Optional.

How To Make These Pecan Blondies

• Brown the butter and set aside to cool down.
• Beat the eggs, yolk, vanilla, and sugars until light and creamy. Take your time at this step because this will contribute to the shiny, cracked blondie top.
• Add the brown butter and mix well.
• Sift the flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt and add to the above mixture. Gently mix, and do not overmix.
• In the end, add the nuts and chocolate chip, if using, and mix.
• Spread the batter in the lined pan and spread some chopped nuts all over the batter. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
• Let the Pecan Blondies cool down in the pan completely, then transfer them to the cooling rack.

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