Chewy blondies featuring warm spices, maple syrup, and toasted pecans for a rich, crunchy bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
09 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
13 - 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped and lightly toasted
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently using a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold in the toasted pecans evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
07 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares.
