Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Blondies (Print Version)
Chewy, spiced blondies infused with pumpkin, maple syrup, and bourbon for a cozy autumn treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
06 - 2 tablespoons bourbon
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
08 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
13 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Add-Ins
15 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)
16 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for easy lifting.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, packed light brown sugar, and pure maple syrup until the mixture is smooth.
03 - Add egg, pumpkin purée, bourbon, and vanilla extract to the bowl and whisk until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
05 - Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just incorporated; do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the chopped toasted pecans and white chocolate chips if using.
07 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 32 to 35 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before removing using the parchment overhang. Cut into 16 even squares.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Features the classic flavors of pumpkin, maple, and warm spices in a chewy blondie.
- Easy, one-bowl preparation and friendly for fall gatherings.
02 -
- Use pure pumpkin purée for the right texture; pumpkin pie filling will make it too sweet and soft.
- Bourbon highlights pumpkin's earthy flavors without being overpowering if kept to 2 tbsp.
03 -
- For extra spice, increase cinnamon to 1 1/2 tsp or add a pinch of black pepper.
- Serve freshly baked blondies warm with vanilla ice cream for a holiday-worthy dessert.