Here’s a rich, gooey Brown Sugar Pecan Blondie Squares recipe with clear, step-by-step directions.
Gooey Brown Sugar Pecan Blondie Squares
Makes
12–16 squares
Prep Time
10 minutes
Bake Time
25–30 minutes
Ingredients
Blondie Batter
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1½ cups packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
Pecan Filling
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1½ cups chopped pecans
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp melted butter
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pan
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
Step 2: Make the Blondie Batter
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
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Add the eggs and vanilla extract.
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Whisk until the mixture looks thick and glossy.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
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Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
Step 3: Prepare the Pecan Filling
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In a small bowl, mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon (if using).
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Stir until the pecans are evenly coated.
Step 4: Assemble
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Spread about ⅔ of the blondie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the batter.
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Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the pecans.
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Gently spread to mostly cover the filling. It does not need to be perfect.
Step 5: Bake
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Place the pan in the oven.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes.
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The edges should be set and lightly golden.
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The center should still look slightly soft for a gooey texture.
Step 6: Cool and Cut
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
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For clean slices, let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Tips for Extra Gooey Blondies
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Slightly underbake rather than overbake.
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Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor.
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Toast the pecans lightly before using for extra richness.