Description
Delightfully moist and flavorful salted maple pumpkin blondies, blending the natural sweetness of maple syrup with warm autumn spices and creamy pumpkin puree. Perfect for a cozy dessert or snack, these blondies offer a delicious twist on classic pumpkin treats with a subtle salted finish.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the blondies.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Stir thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined, then fold in the brown sugar to add sweetness and texture.
- Prepare baking dish: Grease a baking dish to prevent sticking, then pour the blondie batter evenly into the dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and slice: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares, ensuring they set properly and hold their shape.
Notes
- Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree—avoid pumpkin pie filling that contains added spices and sugar.
- Adjust the maple syrup quantity for desired sweetness, but keep in mind it adds moisture.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of ground ginger or cloves.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin blondies, salted maple blondies, autumn desserts, pumpkin spice blondies, maple syrup desserts
