0.75cupUnsalted butter, melted and slightly cooledblondies
1cupLight brown sugar, packedblondies
0.25cupGranulated sugarblondies
2largeEggsblondies
2tspVanilla extractblondies
1.75cupAll-purpose flourblondies
0.5tspBaking powderblondies
0.5tspKosher saltblondies
1.25cupWhite chocolate chips or chopped white chocolateblondies
0.5cupChopped pecans, toastedoptional
0.5cupPure maple syrupmaple sauce
0.5cupHeavy creammaple sauce
2tbspUnsalted buttermaple sauce
0.5tspVanilla extractmaple sauce
0.13tspFine saltmaple sauce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang, and lightly grease.
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
Whisk in eggs and vanilla until the mixture looks thick and glossy.
Add flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Fold with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain.
Fold in white chocolate chips and pecans (if using). Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake 22 to 27 minutes, until the top is set and lightly golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in pan on a rack.
Make the maple sauce: In a small saucepan, bring maple syrup and heavy cream to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened. Off heat, whisk in butter, vanilla, and salt.
Cut blondies into squares. Drizzle warm maple sauce over each serving. Optional: sprinkle with flaky salt.
Notes
For the chewiest texture, do not overbake—pull the blondies when the center still looks slightly soft. Store bars airtight at room temperature for 3 days; refrigerate sauce up to 1 week and rewarm gently before serving.