Copycat Applebee's Maple Butter Pecan Blondie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add pecans and set aside.

Step 2

Melt butter; combine melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla – mix until well blended. Add flour-pecan mixture and stir well. Stir in in white chocolate chips and water.

Step 3

Pour batter into buttered 8x8” baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 4

In a small saucepan over medium heat melt butter. Stir in sugars, syrup, heavy cream and cornstarch mixture; continue stirring until thick.

Step 5

Remove from heat and add pecans. Serve brownies topped with vanilla ice cream and butter pecan sauce.