Applebee’s Blondies with Maple Butter Sauce
by Erin on March 5, 2010
I discovered the lusciousness of Applebee’s Walnut Blondie dessert when I was in college. It’s like a little piece of heaven. So rich and smooth…. mmm! When I came across this recipe, I couldn’t wait to try it out. And guess what! It’s wonderful! My husband (who is also a big fan of this dessert at Applebee’s) absolutely raved about this version I made at home. Success! :)
Try it out and let me know what you think!
Applebee’s Walnut Blondie with Maple Butter Sauce
submitted by Erin ~ www.thesisterscafe.com
1 c. flour
½ tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. soda
1/8 tsp. salt
½ c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. butter
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 T. vanilla extract
½ c. white chocolate chips
3/8 c. maple syrup
¼ c. butter
3/8 c. brown sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ tsp maple extract/flavoring
Vanilla ice cream
Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and soda. Add walnuts and white chocolate chips; stir well. Melt butter and stir in brown sugar; cool slightly. Add egg and vanilla and blend well. Add flour mixture, a small amount each time, mixing well. Spread in a lightly greased 8×8 pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes, or until tester inserted in center comes out clean or with fudgy looking crumbs.
For the maple butter sauce, combine maple syrup and butter and cook over low heat until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat and beat in cream cheese and maple extract until smooth. Heat again over low heat (or in microwave at short intervals) to reach desired sauce consistency.
Serve sauce over warm blondies topped with vanilla ice cream.
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MMMM this sounds so good! So you think I could leave out or swap the walnuts–since I have a husband with a terrible "allergy"?
Thanks for posting this, I seriously have been trying to find a good recipe for blondies! Thank you!
WOW, this looks good.
Melanie, try it out without the walnuts and let me know how it is! (of course substituting pecans or something would be great, but I think your husband might be 'allergic' to those too.) :)
Oh WOW I have never had this dessert at the restaurant but I'm excited to try it out at home! thanks Er-bear!
this looks SO good! AND, thank you so much for changing your background to white. The black background made it difficult to copy and paste the recipes. So much better! Keep 'em coming!!
I'm not a huge blondie fan, but I may have to give this a shot. Looks fabulous! By the way, like the new look!
Seriously my fav dessert ever! I am going to try this out as soon as I get over this dang flu. Love the new look by the way! :)
Mmm… I love these, too! I'll have to try them soon.
I LOVE THESE!
I've never even seen these at the restaurant, but it sure looks spectacular.
Amy and I went shopping for an hour tonight while Matt and Griff watched the kids. Griff was craving a treat, so I suggested they make these while Amy and I shopped. Imagine our delight when they actually did! And they were fabulous! We had to bake them a little longer than it says, but seriously… they were really good.
Hi! I'm new to your blog but I have to say I didn't even get past the 1st post before I decided I would be following:) My best friend LOVES this dessert from Applebees so she'll be happy to have the recipe! We would love to have you come by and check out our blog-The Peppered Pantry!
Cream cheese and maple topping… WOW oh WOW
Do you use pure maple syrup or syrup like Mrs. Butterworths?
I decided to use regular syrup, like Mrs. Butterworths. If you want you could try pure maple syrup, but I think regular syrup might be better.
Love the new blog look!
I don't usually like to eat in chain resaurants but this is one dessert I absolutely love.
I made these last night for a sunday night dessert. Yummy!!! Thanks for all of the great recipe ideas, I love your blog.
I made these for my parents last weekend and they loved them. Next time I will try them with regular maple syrup instead of pure,like you said, it would be way cheaper!
love it, love it, love it. BTW..your printable recipe doesn't mention to add the chips, which would be disastrous to forget in my book. Thanks again!