Crunchy, chewy, sweet pecans are sprinkled throughout these rich and buttery Pecan Praline Blondies. From the chewy blondie base to the crisp topping, this is a dessert that I simply couldn’t resist.
I’m so excited to share these blondies with you today! This recipe is one that I found in my friend Erin’s cookbook, The Sweet Side of Ancient Grains. The desserts she shares on her blog, Texanerin, always make me drool and I knew as soon as I opened her book that I’d love everything in it.
One of my favorite childhood memories involves pralines, so naturally this recipe called to me. In the summer, while visiting my grandparents, we would go to Baskin-Robbins. Grandpa never tired of letting me taste countless flavors on those tiny pink spoons and while I’m sure the staff thought it was far from cute, I loved the whole experience. Just remembering standing at the counter with him makes me grin today. Despite all the different flavors that were offered, I was never tempted to veer from what I knew was my grandpa’s favorite. I always wound up with Pralines and Cream. (And yes, if you’re wondering, I am still trying to nail down the ultimate homemade ice cream recipe! I have yet to taste anything that is equal to the original.)
With my love for pralines, I simply had to make this recipe as soon as I saw it. Wonderfully sweet and crunchy sugared pecans fill these blondies. The blondies are fantastic on their own and I loved them with a cup of coffee. For an indulgent dessert that is sure to impress, I love serving the Praline Blondies warm with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream on top!
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Praline Blondies
5 from 3 votesRecipe adapted from and with thanks to The Sweet Side Of Ancient GrainsSavePinPrintReviewServings: 16 blondies
Ingredients
- ▢6 tablespoons butter melted
- ▢2/3 cup light brown sugar
- ▢1/3 cup maple syrup
- ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ▢1 egg
- ▢3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ▢Praline topping:
- ▢2 tablespoons butter
- ▢1/2 cup light brown sugar
- ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ▢1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ▢Gluten Free Alternative:
- ▢2/3 cup brown rice flour
- ▢1/3 cup tapioca starch
- ▢3 tablespoons potato starch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the butter, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the egg and whisk until smooth again. Add the salt and flour. Stir just until combined. Pour the batter into the parchment lined pan.
- Prepare the praline topping. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the sugar and the vanilla. Add the nuts and stir to coat well. The mixture should be very thick. Stirring frequently, cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture begins to sizzle and bubble.
- Spoon the praline mixture over the blondie batter. Bake for 20-24 minutes, until the blondies are lightly browned and the middle is set. Allow the blondies to cool completely before slicing. Use the parchment to lift the cooled blondies from the pan. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
