BLOND BROWNIES A LA MODE

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Ever since I tried the maple blondie at Applebee's, I've been determined to figure out the recipe. I tried several variations until I came up with this one, and it's become one of our family favorites. -Pat Parker, Chester, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
MAPLE CREAM SAUCE:
1 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup evaporated milk
Vanilla ice cream and chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For the sauce, combine syrup and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Cut brownies into squares; cut in half if desired. , Place on dessert plates with a scoop of ice cream. Top with sauce; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.