Description
These cinnamon blondies are elevated with a homemade caramel pecan swirl, creating a chewy, nutty, and warmly spiced treat. Perfect for a cozy indulgence or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter (115g / 0.5 cup): Melted and cooled for a smooth batter.
- Light Brown Sugar (200g / 1 cup): Packed firmly for a chewy texture.
- Granulated Sugar (100g / 0.5 cup): For sweetness and structure.
- Large Eggs (2): To bind ingredients and add richness.
- Vanilla Extract (5ml / 1 tsp): Alcohol-free, enhances flavors.
- All-Purpose Flour (250g / 2 cups): Spooned and leveled for accuracy.
- Baking Powder (5g / 1 tsp): For a light and fluffy rise.
- Baking Soda (2g / 0.5 tsp): Works with baking powder for texture.
- Salt (2g / 0.5 tsp): Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
- Ground Cinnamon (5g / 2 tsp): Adds warmth and depth.
- Toasted Pecans (100g / 0.5 cup, chopped): For crunch and nutty flavor.
- Granulated Sugar (for Caramel – 100g / 0.5 cup): Creates the caramel base.
- Unsalted Butter (for Caramel – 60g / 0.25 cup): Adds richness to the caramel.
- Heavy Cream (60ml / 0.25 cup): For a smooth caramel sauce.
- Sea Salt (2g / 0.5 tsp): Balances caramel sweetness.
- Toasted Pecans (for Caramel – 50g / 0.25 cup, chopped): Adds nutty goodness to caramel.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/line a 20x20cm (8×8 inch) pan.
- Brown Butter: Melt and brown butter, cool before using.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk cooled butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold dry into wet ingredients; do not overmix.
- Make Caramel Swirl: Melt sugar, stir in butter, then cream, salt, and pecans.
- Layer & Swirl: Spread batter, dollop caramel, and gently swirl. Repeat.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool & Garnish: Cool, drizzle with caramel, sprinkle with pecans, and dust with cinnamon.
- Cut & Serve: Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Browning the butter adds a nutty, toffee-like depth of flavor. Toasting pecans intensifies their flavor. Don’t overbake for chewy blondies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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