Butterscotch Pecan Blondies made with plenty of butterscotch flavor and loads of pecans for a rich nutty treat. Plus swapping half the flour for whole wheat adds a nice texture and helps balance the richness.

Indulgent and bursting with flavor – there's something so comforting about a warm, freshly baked Blondie.

But what if I told you there was a way to take this classic dessert to the next level? These Butterscotch Pecan Blondies are a delicious fusion of extra rich butterscotch, crunchy pecans and a hint of added texture and flavor thanks to some whole wheat flour.

Get ready to satisfy your cravings and elevate your baking game with the irresistible Butterscotch Pecan Blondies.

butterscotch pecan blondies stacked on a plate

As a confirmed chocoholic I love brownies of all types, but sometimes it's good to mix it up with a non-chocolate treat like blondies.

These are some of the richest blondies I have ever tried. The secret is the melted butterscotch chips IN the mix. Then to balance out the richness, half of the flour is replaced with whole wheat flour. It gives it a slightly coarser texture, which totally works here, plus a nice nutty flavor.

And if that weren't enough, some beautiful buttery pecans add a nice crunchy compliment.

What are Blondies?

For those that have never heard of blondies, they are dessert bars similar to brownies but made without chocolate or cocoa powder.

Butterscotch, vanilla, white chocolate and brown sugar are all common variations.

Ingredients for Butterscotch Pecan Blondies

No hard to find ingredients in here, just basic baking ingredients located in the baking aisle and dairy section of your regular grocery store.

butterscotch morsels
whole wheat flour (or use just all purpose flour)
all purpose flour
brown sugar (I used light, but if you want more of a molasses kick, use dark)
half and half (or milk, dairy or non dairy)
eggs (or preferred egg substitute)
butter (or butter flavored coconut oil)
canola oil (or other vegetable oil)
vanilla
baking powder
salt
chopped pecans or other nuts

This recipe uses both melted butter and canola oil. Use all butter if you wish, or go with butter flavored coconut oil for a vegan option.

The original recipe called for chocolate chips instead of the pecans, but I was out when I made this. You could add some in place of, or in addition to, the nuts. You might also want to add more of the butterscotch chips, since this recipe only uses part of the bag.

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Funfetti White Chocolate Blondies from Blogghetti
Gluten Free Blondies from Art of Natural Living
Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Peanut Butter Cup Blondies from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Vegan Apple Butter Blondies from Magical Ingredients
White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies from Making Miracles
Whole Wheat Butterscotch Pecan Blondies from That Recipe

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Ingredients

⅓ cup butterscotch morsels
2 tablespoons half and half
2 large eggs
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter (melted)
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup all purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup pecans (chopped)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 or 9 inch square pan.
In a medium microwaveable bowl, add butterscotch chips and half and half. Microwave for 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted.
⅓ cup butterscotch morsels, 2 tablespoons half and half
Add eggs, brown sugar, oil, melted butter and vanilla and beat with a mixer at high speed for 2 minutes.
2 large eggs, 1 cup brown sugar, ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup canola oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla
In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder and salt.
¾ cup whole wheat flour, ¾ cup all purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
Fold the flour mixture into the butterscotch mixture just until blended. Fold in pecans.
½ cup pecans
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Variations: You can add ½ cup chocolate or butterscotch chips instead of (or in addition to) the pecans in the final step.

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Until next time, happy eating!
~Audrey

Butterscotch Pecan Blondies a Rich Tasty Treat

What are Blondies?

Ingredients for Butterscotch Pecan Blondies