MAPLE BUTTER BLONDIE DESSERT (LIKE APPLEBEE'S)

Steps:

• For Brownies:.
• In mixer blend butter, and brown sugar.
• Then add baking powder, salt, vanilla, and then eggs.
• Mix in flour.
• fold in chips and nuts.
• Grease a 9 by 13-inch pan and smooth brownie mixture in with a spatula.
• Bake 350°F for 22-25 minutes.
• Top should be shiny and firm when you touch the center with a finger -- do not over bake or it will be dry (oven temps may vary so watch brownies closely).
• Sauce:.
• Combine first 3 ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat and add flavoring.
• To assemble:.
• While they are still warm, cut brownies into 12 pieces, they may be a little crumbly--they are more cake like in texture.
• Place a brownie on a plate and top with 2 scoops of ice cream.
• Then drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with more nuts.