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    Home » Recipes » Brownies and Bars

    Pumpkin Spice Pecan Blondies

    Published: October 14, 2020 · Updated: December 5, 2020 · By: Krissy · 2 Comments
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    This super easy chewy Blondie Recipe is unique because raw pecan pieces are toasted in brown butter before getting mixed into the batter. A pumpkin spice and sugar mixture is sprinkled on top before baking creating a sweet crunchy topping on these Blondie Bars.

    stack of cinnamon sugar blondies with pecans

    Why this recipe works:

    I love making bar recipes like these Blondies for dessert because they're quick, easy, and who doesn't love a treat you can hold in your hand!

    • This recipe is mixed by hand in one pot so it's quick and easy to make and clean up.
    • Instead of using oil or softened butter, I show you how to brown the butter with the raw pecans. This adds the most unbelievable flavor to these blondie bars!
    • The sweetened pumpkin spice topping adds the best fall flavor as well as a nice crunchy top to these chewy bars.

    Ingredients needed:

    Everything you need to make these blondies is shown below. As far as equipment, you'll need a medium sized saucepan, a spoon to stir, an 8x8 baking dish, and some parchment paper.

    • Unsalted butter - if you use salted butter, omit the salt in the recipe
    • Raw pecans - I like to chop them small. Do not use roasted or salted pecans.
    • Salt - I always cook with kosher salt
    • Golden brown sugar - you can use dark brown but it will change the flavor
    • Eggs - large eggs work best and let them sit out at room temperature
    • Real vanilla extract - don't use the imitation stuff
    • All-purpose flour and baking powder
    • Pumpkin pie spice and sugar for the topping - you can swap the pumpkin pie spice with cinnamon
    ingredients to make the best blondie recipe

    How to make these delicious blondies:

    1. First step is to brown the butter with the pecans in a pan over medium heat.
    2. Once the bubbles subside and the brown specs appear, remove the pot from the heat.
    3. Stir in the brown sugar.
    4. Once the mixture cools a bit, stir in the eggs and vanilla.
    5. Mix in the flour. The batter will be thick.
    6. Spread the batter into your prepared pan and cover with the sugar and pumpkin pie spice mixture.
    • pecans cooking in butter
      cook butter with pecans
    • brown butter with pecans in pot
      look for the brown specs
    • butter pecans and brown sugar for blondie bar recipe
      mix in the sugar
    • mixing homemade chewy blondies in pot
      add eggs and vanilla
    • adding flour to blondie bar recipe
      mix in flour and baking powder
    • adding cinnamon sugar topping to blondie bar batter
      sprinkle sugar spice mixture on top
    Step by step photos of how to make Pumpkin Spice Pecan Blondies

    Bake the blondies for about 25 minutes in preheated oven.

    • blondie bar recipe before going into oven
      before baking
    • freshly baked chewy blondies
      after baking

    Cooking tips for perfect results:

    • Instead of greasing the pan, I prefer to line it with parchment paper to make them easy to lift out.
    • Do not leave your brown butter unattended while over heat. It can go from perfect to burnt in an instant. It takes a while to get it where you need it but will be ruined if left on a minute longer.
    • I like to use a flat bottomed wooden spoon to stir the mixture. It not only is able to scrape the bottom of the pan when browning the butter, but it is strong enough to mix the batter once the flour is added and it is thick.
    • Remove the blondies from the oven when the edges are starting to brown and the center no longer looks wet. If you think the center needs a little more, you can leave them in the hot pan once you remove them from the oven for another 5 minutes or so before you transfer them to a cooling rack.
    homemade blondies with cinnamon sugar topping

    Related recipes:

    Homemade chewy blondies really are the best dessert. If you're a fan baking brownies and bars, you'll have to try these variations!

    • Brown Butter Blondies
    • Peanut Butter Fluff Blondies
    • Vegan Blondies
    • Brown Butter Brownies
    • Perfect Pumpkin Swirl Brownies
    • Banana Bread Brownies
    • Beet Brownies

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    close up of homemade blondie bar

    Pumpkin Spice Pecan Blondie Recipe

    This super easy chewy Blondie Recipe is unique because raw pecan pieces are toasted in brown butter before getting mixed into the batter. A pumpkin spice and sugar mixture is sprinkled on top before baking creating a sweet crunchy topping on these Blondie Bars.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Scale: 16 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 cup raw pecans (chopped)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ¼ cups golden brown sugar
    • 2 eggs (room temperature, slightly beaten)
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325F. Line a 8x8x2 metal pan with parchment foil paper.
    • Over medium heat, melt butter with pecan pieces. Stir frequently as it continues to bubble. When the amount of bubbles subsides, there are small brown specs, and it smells like nutty caramel, remove pan from heat.
      pecans cooking in butter
    • Add sugar and salt to combine.
      butter pecans and brown sugar for blondie bar recipe
    • After mixture has cooled in pot 4-5 minutes, slowly pour in eggs, stirring constantly until well combined. Add vanilla, stir to combine.
      mixing homemade chewy blondies in pot
    • Add flour and baking powder, stir to combine.
      adding flour to blondie bar recipe
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to create a uniform layer. Combine the sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a small dish and sprinkle over the top of the batter.
      adding cinnamon sugar topping to blondie bar batter
    • Bake 25 minutes and then remove from oven to cool on rack. Leave in pan for about 5 minutes before lifting parchment paper to allow the blondies to finish cooling on the rack. When cool, slice into squares and serve. Store in air tight container.
      blondie bar recipe before going into oven

    Notes

    • Instead of greasing the pan, I prefer to line it with parchment paper to make them easy to lift out.
    • Do not leave your brown butter unattended while over heat. It can go from perfect to burnt in an instant. It takes a while to get it where you need it but will be ruined if left on a minute longer.
    • I like to use a flat bottomed wooden spoon to stir the mixture. It not only is able to scrape the bottom of the pan when browning the butter, but it is strong enough to mix the batter once the flour is added and it is thick.
    • Remove the blondies from the oven when the edges are starting to brown and the center no longer looks wet. If you think the center needs a little more, you can leave them in the hot pan once you remove them from the oven for another 5 minutes or so before you transfer them to a cooling rack.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Serving: 16g | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Toni Dash

      October 15, 2020 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      This is such an amazing treat! Everyone is now requesting for this!!

      Reply
    2. Beth

      October 15, 2020 at 6:27 am

      5 stars
      My husband and my daughter's boyfriend are going to love these! I can't wait to make these! They look so delicious and yummy!

      Reply

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