Maple Blondie Applebee's Inspired

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Maple Blondie recipe, inspired by the beloved Applebee’s classic. This rich, buttery blondie is studded with decadent white chocolate chips and optional crunchy pecans for added texture. What truly sets this treat apart is the irresistibly luscious maple butter sauce, made with pure maple syrup, heavy cream, and powdered sugar. Serve each square warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a generous drizzle of the silky sauce for a restaurant-quality dessert at home. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in under an hour and promises to impress with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup White chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for maple butter sauce)
• 1 cup Maple syrup (pure)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 quart Vanilla ice cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.

Step 3

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl and whisk until fully combined.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped pecans (if using) using a spatula.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

While the blondie bakes, prepare the maple butter sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 10

Stir in the maple syrup, heavy cream, and powdered sugar. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 11

Once the blondie has baked and slightly cooled, cut it into squares.

Step 12

Serve each blondie square warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle generously with the warm maple butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2378.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7959.5

Total Fat 428.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 249.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1440.4mg	0%
Sodium 2806.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 958.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 741.3g
Protein 81.1g	0%

Vitamin D 158.3IU	0%
Calcium 2007.4mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 3934.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 47.8%