Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Easy Blondies 2.8 (17) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 12, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 12 Kids and adults will love these dense, pan-baked blondie bars. Ingredients ¾ cup pecans, coarsely chopped ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup packed light-brown sugar ⅔ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup (6 ounces) butterscotch or semisweet chocolate chips Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a baking pan. Bake until toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer pecans to a bowl to cool. Butter a 9-inch-square cake pan, and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of electric mixer, combine butter and sugars. Beat until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping sides occasionally. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well combined. Add flour mixture; beat just until combined. Fold in butterscotch chips and toasted pecans. Using an offset spatula, spread batter into pan. Bake until surface is golden brown and a cake tester inserted into center comes out barely clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days. Rate it Print