If you are searching for the perfect fall dessert, these Maple Brown Butter Blondies are it. Soft, chewy, and infused with the nutty richness of browned butter and the sweetness of maple syrup, they deliver all the cozy flavors of autumn in every bite. Finished with a luscious maple glaze, these blondies are a comforting treat that will instantly put you in the fall spirit.
These blondies are ideal for autumn gatherings, Thanksgiving dessert spreads, or simply enjoying at home with a cup of coffee or tea. The combination of warm maple flavor, golden brown butter, and crunchy pecans makes them a dessert that feels both nostalgic and elevated. They are easy to make yet impressive enough to share at any seasonal get-together.
To make Maple Brown Butter Blondies, brown the butter until golden and fragrant, then whisk it together with brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Fold in the dry ingredients and pecans, spread into a prepared pan, and bake until lightly golden. Once cooled, drizzle with maple glaze and slice into squares. These blondies are a sweet and cozy way to celebrate fall baking and will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
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Ingredients
Maple Brown Butter Blondies
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecan
Step By Step Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions, then scroll down to the recipe card for a full ingredients list and method
How to make Maple Brown Butter Blondies
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
Add butter to a skillet set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown until it smells toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the brown butter into a mixing bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, apple butter, egg, and vanilla into the mixing bowl. Mix until creamy.
Add in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until almost fully combined. Fold in chocolate chips and chunks/pecans.
Spread the dough into the prepared dish. Bake 18-22 minutes, until the edges are just setting and the center is still a little doughy. Let cool in the baking pan to finish baking.
To make the glaze. Melt together the butter and maple syrup in a small pot over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
Drizzle the glaze over the bars. Let set for 5 minutes. Cut into bars to serve.
Cooking Tip: This recipe calls for brown butter, which adds a rich, nutty flavor that takes any dish to the next level. If you’ve never made it before, check out my full step-by-step guide on How to Brown Butter so you can master it in just a few minutes.
Storing your Maple Brown Butter Blondies
Store: These bars are best kept well for 3-4 days at room temperature or in the fridge.
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Maple Brown Butter Blondies
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecan
Glaze
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add butter to a skillet set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown until it smells toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the brown butter into a mixing bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes.1 cup salted butter
- Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, apple butter, egg, and vanilla into the mixing bowl. Mix until creamy.1 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup apple butter, 1 large egg, 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Add in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until almost fully combined. Fold in chocolate chips and chunks/pecans.2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped pecan
- Spread the dough into the prepared dish. Bake 18-22 minutes, until the edges are just setting and the center is still a little doughy. Let cool in the baking pan to finish baking.
Make Glaze
- To make the glaze. Melt together the butter and maple syrup in a small pot over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.3 tbsp salted butter, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Drizzle the glaze over the bars. Let set for 5 minutes. Cut into bars to serve.
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