Crispy edges, soft centers, gooey white chocolate, buttered pecans, and a pop of toffee make these blondies irresistible!
Butter Pecan Blondie Recipe
No lie, the very first time I made blondies, I ate the entire batch in one sitting. I had completely forgotten about this gluttonous achievement until I was baking with my friend Kelly a few weeks ago and she said “maybe we should make blondies… remember that time you ate the whole batch in one sitting and didn’t even get a stomach ache?” – this is the part where I pause for a moment of silence in memory of my amazing 22 year old metabolism. <—- Those were the days! But I digress. Our conversation quickly turned from memories to mix-ins and we decided to whip up a batch of white chocolate butter pecan blondies. This time I promised to share. Because it’s the right thing to do… but also because I’m 28 now and pretty sure if I downed an entire batch of blondies you’d have to roll me home in a wheelbarrow.
We actually had good intentions of inviting a few more friends over… but um, between two of us and her toddler the batch somehow magically disappeared 😉
For this recipe you’re going to need flour, brown sugar, butter, salt, an egg, pecans, white chocolate, and toffee bits.
You’ll also need a baking pan. I chose to bake my batch in a 9″ loaf pan which resulted in SUPER thick and crispy edges and extremely soft centers, but you can also use an 8×8 baking pan for a more uniformly even blondie. Up to you!
Word of advice: Don’t over bake the blondies! When you pull them from the oven they may look a little wiggly wobbly in the center… that’s a good thing. They firm up a great deal during the cooling process. Plus, I’m pretty sure no one has ever complained of a gooey blondie before 😉
P.S. This is a very rich and satisfying dessert on its own, but if you’re looking to take your dessert experience to an EPIC level, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce. Trust me on this one!
White Chocolate Butter Pecan Blondies
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Thick and chewy White Chocolate Butter Pecan Blondies are ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- For the buttered pecans:
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- For the blondies:
- 1 stick butter (4 ounces)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup flour (be sure not to pack your flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup toffee bits (not the chocolate covered ones)
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- For the butter pecans:
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add in the pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove pecans from pan and let them cool a few minutes.
- For the blondies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line an 8x8 baking pan (or loaf pan) with parchment paper and spray parchment lightly with non-stick spray, set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes, then whisk in the brown sugar; beat until well combined. Add in the egg, beating until combined. Gently stir in the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, being sure not to over mix. Fold in the buttered pecans, toffee bits, and white chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are firm and golden and the center is just slightly wobbly. Cool in pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting.
Courses Dessert
Cuisine American
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Blondie
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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September 4, 2015 at 8:20 amomg yum! xO!
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amanda says
September 5, 2015 at 10:25 pmThese look AMAZING!!!
bakerbynature says
September 8, 2015 at 1:32 pmThank you, Amanda. Can’t go wrong with white chocolate, butter pecans, and toffee 😉
Angelica says
October 13, 2015 at 5:01 amDid you use dark or light brown sugar?
bakerbynature says
October 13, 2015 at 12:04 pmHi Angelica. I used light brown sugar.
Lori says
November 23, 2016 at 7:23 pmI’ve made these 1 time and overcooked them just a little bit, but they were so good. ? Though, if I make them the night before will they still be just as good? I’m taking them to a family gathering.
bakerbynature says
November 23, 2016 at 7:38 pmHi Lori. If you’re going to store them overnight, you may want to under bake them by a minute or two so they stay nice and chewy 🙂
KayCee says
January 7, 2017 at 6:08 pmHave you ever doubled the batch?
Joy says
November 16, 2017 at 10:33 pmJust made these – very tasty but too much butter. Will try next time to use 1/2-3/4 stick instead of the one stick in the recipe .
Megan says
April 29, 2019 at 3:21 pmI’ve made these 2 or 3 times and they come out amazing each time! One of my favorite recipes. Thanks so much Ashley! I use an 8×8 pan and they usually bake for around 18-19 minutes but I think my oven runs a bit hot. Thanks again!!