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Ingredients

Praline

  • 2 Tbs 57gm unsalted butter
  • 1 cup 115gm pecan pieces
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 Tbs 27gm water
  • 1/2 cup 115gm granulated sugar

Blondies

  • 1 cup + 3 Tbs 230gm packed Muscovado brown sugar
  • 1 cup 230gm unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1-1/2 cups 200gm all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

For the praline

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees, spray a 9x9 square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray
  • Brown the butter: Haven't done that? Serious Eats step by step is really good
  • When butter is browned, remove from heat and add pecan pieces, salt and vanilla and toss to coat nuts.
  • Toast the pecan mixture on a sheet pan at 325 degrees for approximately 12 minutes until they are toasty brown. Start checking at 8 minutes. Set aside.

Caramelize the sugar: Stir together sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat without stirring until it is caramelized to a rich reddish-brown. Careful not to burn or go to dark, it will take on a bitter taste. Immediately add the pecans and stir to combine and then spread pecans evenly in the prepared 9x9 pan. The praline will start to harden so work quickly and spread as thin as you can. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, remove pecans from pan and chop into small irregular pieces, 1/4-1/2 inch size. The praline can be made ahead and stored in a cool, dry spot.

    Blondies!

    • The easy part of this recipe
    • In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Stir to combine and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the brown sugar, melted butter, eggs and vanilla. Whisk until mixture is homogenous and thick.
    • Add dry ingredients to butter-sugar mixture and stir to until it is homogenous. Add the chopped pralines, stir to combine.
    • Pour batter into prepared 9x9 pan, spread evenly and bake for approximately 45 minutes until puffed in the middle and golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
    • Cut into rectangles and serve with ice cold milk, coffee, tea..just about anything and wait for the smiles.