Description
Honey Butter Sweet Alabama Pecanbread is a rich and chewy Southern-inspired dessert bar featuring the sweet combination of honey, butter, and toasted pecans. With a texture reminiscent of blondies, these nutty, sweet bread squares offer a perfect balance of sweetness and a slightly crisp golden top that makes for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender.
- Add Pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer and Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden and slightly crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pecanbread to cool completely before slicing into 9 to 12 squares. For extra indulgence, drizzle a little warm honey butter on top before serving.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, drizzle the bars with a little extra warm honey butter just before serving.
- This pecanbread has a texture similar to blondies—sweet, chewy, and nutty.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
