I’m so excited to share these blondies with you today! This recipe is one that I found in my friend Erin’s cookbook, The Sweet Side of Ancient Grains. The desserts she shares on her blog, Texanerin, always make me drool and I knew as soon as I opened her book that I’d love everything in it. One of my favorite childhood memories involves pralines, so naturally this recipe called to me. In the summer, while visiting my grandparents, we would go to Baskin-Robbins.
Grandpa never tired of letting me taste countless flavors on those tiny pink spoons and while I’m sure the staff thought it was far from cute, I loved the whole experience. Just remembering standing at the counter with him makes me grin today. Despite all the different flavors that were offered, I was never tempted to veer from what I knew was my grandpa’s favorite. I always wound up with Pralines and Cream. (And yes, if you’re wondering, I am still trying to nail down the ultimate homemade ice cream recipe! I have yet to taste anything that is equal to the original.) With my love for pralines, I simply had to make this recipe as soon as I saw it. Wonderfully sweet and crunchy sugared pecans fill these blondies. The blondies are fantastic on their own and I loved them with a cup of coffee. For an indulgent dessert that is sure to impress, I love serving the Praline Blondies warm with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream on top! Check out all of the Gluten Free Dessert Recipes on this website! Kitchen Tip: I use this pan when making this recipe. (The lid is my favorite part!) {originally published 2/18/16 – recipe notes and photos updated 6/13/22} Here are some more praline desserts you might like:Sea Salt Pecan Praline Clusters by Melissa’s Southern KitchenPraline Cheesecake by Taste and TellBaked French Toast with Pralines by Fake GingerKahlua Cashew Pralines by Noble PigPecan Praline Popcorn by Crazy for CrustApple Praline Cake by Inside BruCrew Life
