This easy Skillet Blondie with Bourbon Caramel Pecans is thick and chewy, studded with pecans, then topped with the most luscious bourbon caramel!
Course:
Dessert
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Countryside Cravings
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BLONDIE:
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3/4
cup
packed brown sugar
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1/4
cup
butter
melted
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1
large egg
lightly beaten
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1
teaspoon
vanilla
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3/4
cup
all purpose flour
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1/4
teaspoon
baking powder
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1/4
teaspoon
salt
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1/4
cup
chopped pecans
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TOPPING:
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1
cup
pecan halves
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1/4
cup
packed brown sugar
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2
tablespoons
butter
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3
tablespoons
whiskey or bourbon
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3
tablespoons
heavy whipping cream
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8" cast iron skillet with butter, set aside.
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BLONDIE: In a large bowl combine the brown sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. Add in the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir just until combined. Gently fold in the chopped pecans. Spread into prepared skillet and bake for 18-20 minutes.
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TOPPING: Meanwhile in a large medium skillet cook the pecans, brown sugar and butter for 2-3 minutes over medium low heat until bubbly and sugar has dissolved. Stir in the whiskey or bourbon and remove from heat. Stir in cream. Spoon on top of baked blondie.
If you don't have a cast iron skillet you can make this in a pie plate. It will be a little thinner and start checking the blondie at 15 minutes.