Anybody else in need of a little sweet treat to brighten things up these days?! We're right there with you so that's why I am sharing our family's favorite blondie brownie recipe.
These brownies are such a cozy treat and they pair very well with a hot cup of soothing tea or for a slightly more indulgent snack, some hot chocolate! It's truly comfort food for the soul.
This recipe is super simple and easily adaptable. If you're not a fan of pecans, feel free to switch those out for any other nut... or dare we suggest chocolate chips!
What do you like to bake when you need something fun to lift the spirts?
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole pecans
- 2 sticks of melted unsalted butter (add a little extra for brushing baking pan)
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (add a little extra for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in the oven at 350 degrees F (spread pecans on baking sheet and toast until nutty fragrant)
- Chop the pecans once cooled
- Prepare a 9X13 baking dish and brush with butter. Dust it with a bit of flour
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour and salt
- In a large mixing bowl whisk the butter and the 2 cups of sugar until combined
- Add the eggs then whisk until combined. Add the vanilla
- Fold this mixture into the flour mixture with a spatula (do not over mix) then fold in half of the pecans
- Place the batter in the prepared baking dish, spread it and smooth the top with the spatula
- Sprinkle the top with the rest of the pecans
- Bake until golden on the edges, about 25 minutes
- When finished baking, place the dish on a wire rack and let cool before cutting into squares
