Retta’s Famous Pecan Blondies
Soft, Chewy & Nutty Goodness
Makes: 16 blondiesTotal Time: 35 min
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 1½ cups light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
• Optional: ½ cup white or dark chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease or line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until fully combined.
Stir in salt and flour. Mix just until no streaks remain—don’t overmix.
Fold in chopped pecans and optional chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is set.
A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool in pan before cutting into squares.
TIPS:
? For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding.
? Want gooier blondies? Bake closer to 24 minutes.
? Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days—or freeze up to 3 months!
Enjoy your blondies!
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