Description
To fully appreciate this dessert, it helps to understand exactly what makes it so special. A blondie is often described as the blonde cousin of the traditional chocolate brownie. Instead of relying on cocoa powder or melted chocolate for its flavor and structure, a blondie puts the spotlight entirely on brown sugar, butter, and vanilla. This creates a distinct, molasses-forward flavor profile that feels warm, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Blondie Ingredients
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup toasted pecans, chopped
Pecan Praline Topping
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Brown the Butter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Continue cooking until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5–8 minutes.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and cool for 5 minutes.
2. Make the Blondie Batter
- Whisk brown sugar into the browned butter.
- Add egg and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in salt and flour just until combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
3. Make the Praline Topping
- In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter.
- Stir in brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until smooth and bubbling.
- Fold in the pecans until coated.
4. Bake
- Spoon the praline mixture evenly over the blondie batter.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Optional Finishing Touches
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt after baking.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
These Brown Butter Pecan Praline Blondies are the perfect combination of rich, nutty brown butter, chewy blondie texture, and sweet, crunchy pecan praline. They’re wonderful for holiday gatherings, afternoon coffee breaks, or whenever you’re craving a comforting homemade treat. For the best flavor, let them cool completely before slicing—if you can wait that long!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 310 kcal
Keywords: browned butter pecan blondie bars, caramel pecan praline dessert squares, homemade southern pecan praline blondies