Brown Butter Pecan Blondies (Keto Friendly And Totally Irresistible)

If you miss real bakery blondies, but you do not miss sugar crashes, these Brown Butter Pecan Blondies are for you. They are chewy, rich, and full of nutty flavor from brown butter and toasted pecans, but still fit a low carb or keto lifestyle.

In this post, you get a full keto friendly blondie recipe, simple steps for browning butter without burning it, and smart tips for texture, storage, and swaps. You also get ideas for how to serve these blondies next to your other low carb desserts, so the recipe can work for holidays, potlucks, or just a cozy evening at home.

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Quick Takeaways

• Each blondie is rich, chewy, and tastes like a classic bakery bar, not like a diet dessert.
• Brown butter and pecans add deep, toasty flavor that hides any low carb sweetener aftertaste.
• These Brown Butter Pecan Blondies use almond flour, a little coconut flour, and sugar free sweetener to keep net carbs low.
• You only need one bowl, a saucepan, and a small baking pan, so cleanup stays easy.
• A digital kitchen scale helps you measure almond flour and sweetener for consistent results every time.

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Ingredients For Brown Butter Pecan Blondies

This recipe makes about 12 blondies in an 8 by 8 inch pan. You can double everything and bake in a 9 by 13 inch pan for a party.

Dry ingredients

• 2 cups (about 200 g) fine almond flour
• 1 quarter cup (25 g) coconut flour
• 2 thirds cup (130 g) granulated keto sweetener, erythritol blend or allulose
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 quarter teaspoon fine sea salt

Wet ingredients

• 1 half cup (115 g) unsalted butter, for browning
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 and a half teaspoons vanilla extract

Mix ins

• 1 cup (100 g) pecan halves or pieces, lightly toasted and roughly chopped
• Optional, 1 third cup sugar free chocolate chips

Equipment

• 8 by 8 inch (20 by 20 cm) metal or glass baking pan
• Parchment paper for easy removal
• Small saucepan
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk and silicone spatula
• Digital kitchen scale, strongly recommended for consistent keto baking

Low Carb Flours That Give The Right Texture

Almond flour is your main player here. It gives blondies that soft, slightly dense bite that feels close to classic blondies, but without wheat flour. Coconut flour is powerful, so we only use a small amount. It helps the blondies hold together, so they are not greasy or crumbly.

If you want to go deeper into how coconut flour behaves in desserts, you can read more in my post How To Make Keto Desserts With Coconut Flour.

Sweeteners That Mimic Brown Sugar Flavor

For Brown Butter Pecan Blondies, a granulated keto sweetener works best. You can use an erythritol blend, a monk fruit blend, or allulose, depending on what you like and what your stomach tolerates.

Blends that are labeled as brown sugar style often give a richer flavor that fits this recipe very well. If you want help choosing, check out Top 5 Keto Sweeteners For Guilt Free Indulgence.

Brown Butter, Eggs, And Pecans

Brown butter is just regular butter that you cook gently until the milk solids at the bottom toast and turn golden. You get a deep, nutty, almost caramel like smell. It makes these blondies taste expensive with very little work.

Eggs bind the batter and help it bake into nice bars, not a crumble. Pecans bring crunch and more nut flavor, so every bite feels rich even with less sugar.

Step By Step: How To Make Brown Butter Pecan Blondies

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Step 1: Brown The Butter Without Burning It

1. Add the butter to a small saucepan.
2. Set the heat to medium low. Let the butter melt, then start to bubble.
3. Stir often with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon.
4. Watch the bottom carefully. First it foams, then the foam settles and little brown specks appear.
5. When the butter smells nutty and the color turns golden, take it off the heat right away.
6. Pour it into a heat safe bowl and let it cool for about 5 to 10 minutes.

If you have never browned butter before, a simple visual guide from a trusted baking site can help. For example, the step by step photos in this simple brown butter tutorial show exactly what the color and foam should look like. Use it as a safety net the first time.

Step 2: Mix The Blondie Batter

1. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line your 8 by 8 inch pan with parchment, leaving an overhang so you can lift the bars out later.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and your keto sweetener. Break up any almond flour lumps.
3. In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the eggs with vanilla extract.
4. Pour the cooled brown butter into the dry ingredients. It should be warm, not hot, so it does not scramble the eggs.
5. Add the egg and vanilla mixture and stir until a thick, smooth batter forms.
6. Fold in the chopped toasted pecans and optional sugar free chocolate chips.

The batter will be thicker than cake batter, but looser than cookie dough. That is what you want for Brown Butter Pecan Blondies.

Step 3: Bake, Cool, And Slice Like A Pro

1. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer.
2. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden and the center no longer looks wet. A toothpick in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, not raw batter.
3. Take the pan out of the oven and let the blondies cool completely in the pan. This step matters for clean slices.
4. Use the parchment to lift the block of blondies out of the pan, then cut into 12 squares with a sharp knife.

What Makes These Brown Butter Pecan Blondies Keto Friendly

What Are Blondies And How Are They Different From Brownies

Blondies are sometimes called blonde brownies, but they are not just brownies without cocoa. Classic blondies taste more like a mix of cookie and butterscotch bar. They rely on brown sugar, butter, and vanilla for flavor.

Brownies lean on cocoa or melted chocolate. Blondies lean on butter and brown sugar. That is why Brown Butter Pecan Blondies are the perfect base for a keto twist, because we can keep the butter and flavor, and only swap the flour and sugar.

How We Keep These Blondies Low Carb

Traditional blondies use wheat flour and real sugar. Here is how we keep these Brown Butter Pecan Blondies keto friendly instead:

• Almond flour and a touch of coconut flour stand in for wheat flour.
• Sugar free sweetener replaces brown sugar.
• Pecans add richness, so you do not need a huge serving to feel satisfied.

This mix still gives you a soft, chewy bar that feels like a treat, but with much lower net carbs per square.

Can You Make Brown Butter Pecan Blondies Dairy Free

You can experiment with dairy free butter style sticks that are safe for baking. The brown butter flavor will not be exactly the same, because plant based fats do not have milk solids that toast. If you need dairy free and keto, you can still follow the same method, just skip the browning step and melt the butter alternative gently.

FAQ: Brown Butter Pecan Blondies

Can I Use A Different Nut Instead Of Pecans

Yes, you can swap the pecans for walnuts, sliced almonds, or a mix of nuts. Pecans give the most classic brown butter combo, but walnuts also bake very well in blondies. Just keep the same total amount, about 1 cup of chopped nuts.

How Do I Store And Freeze Keto Blondies

Store your Brown Butter Pecan Blondies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The texture actually gets a bit fudgier after the first day.

To freeze, wrap individual squares in parchment or cling film, then place them in a freezer bag or container. They keep for about 2 to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature, or warm one gently in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

Why Did My Blondies Turn Out Dry Or Crumbly

If your blondies feel dry, a few things might have happened:

• The batter was baked too long. Take them out as soon as the center is just set.
• You packed almond flour too tightly in cups. This is where a digital kitchen scale helps a lot for keto baking.
• You added too much coconut flour. Stick to the small amount listed, because coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture.

If they crumble a bit, you can still use them as a topping over keto ice cream or yogurt.

Serving Ideas And Dessert Pairings

Brown Butter Pecan Blondies are strong enough to stand alone, but you can dress them up in many ways.

• Warm a blondie slightly and top it with a scoop of keto vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of sugar free caramel.
• Serve small squares on a holiday dessert tray next to truffles and cookies.
• Pair them with other cozy fall desserts, for example the recipes in Low Carb Pumpkin Desserts For Fall.

If you love bar desserts, you might also like:

• No Bake Keto Almond Butter Bars for days when you do not want to turn on the oven.
• Keto Pecan Pie if you want another pecan heavy dessert that feels like a classic holiday showstopper.

Final Thoughts

Brown Butter Pecan Blondies prove that keto baking does not have to feel like a downgrade. By browning the butter, using the right mix of low carb flours, and loading in toasted pecans, you get a dessert that tastes like it came from a bakery, not from a diet plan.

Bake a pan, let them cool, and see how fast they disappear. If you love this recipe, save it, share it, and then explore more low carb desserts on your site so your readers always have something sweet to look forward to, without leaving their keto goals behind.