BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN BLONDIES

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I first combined pecans and butterscotch in these blondies because they were my mom-mom's favorite flavors. When she loved them, they became a family favorite and I baked them for her every chance I got. They are fantastic when sliced warm and topped with ice cream. They also make the perfect addition to a friendly care package.

Provided by Dan Langan

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16 blondies

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray
14 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray, line it with parchment paper, then spray the parchment. Set aside.
  • Place the butter in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately pour into a medium heatproof bowl. Add the brown sugar, salt and baking powder. Whisk to combine. Whisk in the vanilla, whole egg and yolk until smooth.
  • Add the flour to the wet ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until nearly combined. Reserve about 2 tablespoons each of the butterscotch chips and pecans, then stir the rest into the batter until evenly combined.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved pecans and butterscotch chips evenly over the top then press into the top of the batter.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 32 to 34 minutes. Let cool in the pan then cut into 16 squares.

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