Maple Pecan Blondies
Ooey, gooey, chewy and packed with fall flavor! These maple pecan blondies are soft, chewy, the pecans give them a bit of crunch, and the frosting on top takes them to another level. The maple and pecan flavors are so complimentary, warming and indulgent.
Ingredients
For the blondies:
- 90 grams paleo flour
- 25 grams tapioca flour
- 110 grams brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 85 grams melted dairy free butter
- 65 grams chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
For the frosting:
- 110 grams powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted dairy free butter
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut or almond milk
- 2 tablespoon chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325.
- First, you’re going to toast the pecans. Place the pecans on a baking sheet and place in the oven as it is preheating, for about 10min or until they start to darken slightly and become fragrant.
- Set the pecans aside to cool. Once they have cooled, coarsley chop them.
- Whisk the melted butter with the brown sugar until almost syrup-y and creamy. Then add in the egg and maple extract and continue whisking for a couple of minutes, again looking for a syrup-y consistency. This is the key to getting shiny, chewy blondies.
- Next, add in the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Add in the chopped pecans, reserving about a tablespoon or 2 to add to the frosting. Stir the pecans in until they are evenly dispursed.
- Line a small 8X6 baking pan with parchment paper and pour in the batter.
- Important: Since these are grain free, you will bake these uncovered for 20 minutes until lightly browned and shiny, then you will need to cover them and continue to bake for 8-10 minutes, until just baked through (or just a smidge under). You do not want to over-bake blondies, because you will lose the chewy texture. Allow to chill completely.
- Now to make the frosting. Place the melted butter, maple sugar, coconut milk, maple extract, reserved chopped pecans and powdered sugar in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the frosting over the cooled blondies and use a spatula to spread evenly. Enjoy!