Ingredients
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (120ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A Dark preferred)
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (115g) walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and whisk vigorously for about 1 minute until the batter looks glossy.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring with a spatula until just combined.
Step 5: Gently fold in the toasted walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the maple walnut blondie bars batter.
Step 6: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Step 7: Remove from the oven and allow the maple walnut blondie bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and slicing into squares.
Notes
For the best flavor, use Grade A Dark maple syrup. Do not overbake, or the bars will lose their characteristic chewiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bar
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: maple walnut blondie bars, chewy blondies, maple syrup dessert, walnut bars, fall baking
