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We have a lot of church socials and I'm always looking for something new and different to prepare. These brownies, drizzle with a sweet maple sauce, are a sure hit...with or without the ice cream.
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Nutritional Facts 1 brownie with 1 tablespoon sauce (calculated without ice cream and pecans) equals 322 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 265 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Blond Brownies a la Mode in Taste of Home April/May 2005, p27
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Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2012 by sswimmomm
Liked the sauce but the blondies are too cake like not gooey like brownines....would use a different brownie recipe with the sauce.
Reviewed on May. 15, 2012 by katlaydee3
This was a delicious recipe that I made on Mother's Day. Everyone loved it.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2012 by 10sChick
As an update to my review below.... If you're looking for an Applebee's warm maple butter sauce (like I was), the sauce in this recipe isn't it. The Applebee's version is:1/2 c. butter (soft), 1/2 c. powdered sugar, 1/4 c. cream cheese (soft), 2 T. Maple Syrup, 1/4 tsp. salt. Cream together in microwavable bowl. Heat 30 seconds or so until just melted. Serve warm over ice cream and blondie. It's wonderful!!!!!!!!
As an update to my review below.... If you're looking for an Applebee's warm maple butter sauce (like I was), the sauce in this recipe isn't it. The Applebee's version is:
1/2 c. butter (soft), 1/2 c. powdered sugar, 1/4 c. cream cheese (soft), 2 T. Maple Syrup, 1/4 tsp. salt. Cream together in microwavable bowl. Heat 30 seconds or so until just melted. Serve warm over ice cream and blondie. It's wonderful!!!!!!!!
This recipe is a definite keeper. The blondies alone were moist and flavorful. The sauce is what makes this dessert. I found it a little strong on the maple syrup flavor and will probably cut back there next time and up the amount of evap milk -- but that's just my preference. Serve it with the sauce warm. YUM!!
Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2011 by 1275
These are great! It is a nice twist on the traditional brownie. They are so moist! I substituted the pecans for peanut butter chips- or you can try chocolate chips. Next time I might eliminate some of the baking powder. Just a thought.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2011 by bratnella_NM
I'm not all that fond of blondies, but that sauce is wonderful!
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2011 by sstetzel
Yum!
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by mwaxham
I've made this recipe so often, I can almost do it from memory. I like to double the sauce and have it with just ice cream and nuts after the blondies are gone. A sure hit in our family.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by hmoots
I've been making htis recipe for years now - the blondies are also very yummy on their own. They are always a hit!
Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2009 by nrctermite
I've used this recipe many times - it's wonderful!
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2009 by MissM_Home
Blond Brownies a la Mode Taste of Home - try a FREE ISSUE today! We have a lot of church socials and I'm always looking for something new and different to prepare. These brownies, drizzle with a sweet maple sauce, are a sure hit...with or without the ice cream. SERVINGS: 20 CATEGORY: Dessert METHOD: Baked TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 cups packed brown sugar 4 eggs 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 Directions: In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. 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. Yield: 20 servings.
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SERVINGS: 20
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. 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. Yield: 20 servings.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2009 by ckprezzia
This recipe is probably my all time favorite dessert - it is pure deliciousness!
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