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Maple Brown Butter Blondies

These maple brown butter blondies are everything I love in a cozy fall dessert—soft, chewy, nutty from brown butter, and topped with a glossy maple icing that’s perfectly sweet-salty. They’re easy to make, rich in flavor, and disappear fast at every gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the blondies:
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup Grade A Dark Color, Robust Taste
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2¼ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Tiny pinch of ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
For the salty maple brown butter icing:
  • 2¼ tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • Pinch of kosher or sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and line an 8- or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  3. Brown the butter in a light-colored pan over medium heat, swirling for 5–7 minutes until golden.
  4. Transfer to a bowl.
  5. Whisk in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
  6. Mix in egg and vanilla, then flour, nutmeg, and salt.
  7. Spread batter in the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/maple-brown-butter-blondies/

Notes

  • Use high-quality maple syrup for the richest flavor.
  • Don’t skip browning the butter—it adds deep, nutty complexity.
  • These blondies store beautifully for up to 3 days at room temp.