Maple Walnut Blondies

The perfect fall treat with oatmeal, walnuts, and loads of maple flavor!

Confession time: I don't really like maple flavored anything. I prefer the fake maple syrup for breakfast foods. The smell of maple, to me, is gross and I hate how sticky it is. However, I am married to someone who loves maple entirely too much. He made a homebrew with maple (it was an oatmeal porter) and enjoys literally all the maple things. I made this recipe for him (and the kids). I did try one to see if maybe it would be yummy because I love blondies and I like all the elements of these blondies except the maple. Unfortunately, these were not for me. I couldn't finish one bite. So why on earth would I post a recipe I didn't like? My family devoured them. I have talked briefly about how Nick is doing a keto diet. He is fairly strict about carbs and he decided to have a cheat day and ate three of them. So if that is any indication, from someone who loves maple, that these maple walnut blondies are amazing, I don't know what is!

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What you need:

• 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter 
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk butter and brown sugar together until slightly lightened in color.
2. Then add syrup, vanilla, and egg. Whisk until combined.
3. Using a rubber spatula, stir oats, flour, and salt into the butter mixture.
4. Then fold in walnuts.
5. Spread into a greased 8-inch square baking dish that has been lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the edges are golden and center is set.
7. Cool in pan, then lift out with the parchment paper. Cut and serve.

Recipe from Stephie Cooks

 

While I wasn't a fan of the blondies, something about these Maple Bars was just too good and I ate more than I should have. I would love to make this Maple Walnut Fudge from Shugary Sweets - I know my husband would LOVE it.

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