Applebee's Walnut Blondie With Maple Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup flour, sifted
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (or more if desired)
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine (melted)
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup maple syrup (I highly recommend using REAL maple syrup )
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Add baking powder, baking soda and salt to the already sifted flour. Then sift dry ingredients again.

3. 3

   Add chopped nuts and mix well. Set aside.

4. 4

   Add brown sugar to melted butter and mix well. Then add egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.

5. 5

   Add flour mixture, a little at a time, until mixed well.

6. 6

   Stir in white chocolate chips. Spread out dough in a 9-inch pan.

7. 7

   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Use a toothpick or fork to test if it is cooked in the center.

8. 8

   Serve warm with ice cream and Maple Butter Sauce.