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Applebee's Blondies with Maple Butter Sauce Recipe

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Enjoy the rich and buttery taste of Applebee's Blondies with Maple Butter Sauce, a delightful dessert featuring soft, golden blondie bars studded with walnuts, topped with a luscious maple-flavored butter sauce, and served warm with vanilla ice cream. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

Blondies

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Maple Butter Sauce

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Serving

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Additional chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Whip egg whites and mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites using a mixer with a whip attachment until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Then add softened butter, light brown sugar, regular sugar, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until the batter is smooth, even if it initially looks slightly chunky.
  3. Sift dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are well combined and aerated.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the whipped wet batter. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Add milk and walnuts: Stir in the milk and chopped walnuts until evenly incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  6. Bake the blondies: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes. The blondies should turn golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing.
  7. Prepare the maple butter sauce: While the blondies bake or cool, mix softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  8. Serve: When ready to serve, warm the blondies and maple butter sauce briefly in the microwave until warm. Cut the blondies into squares, place on plates, top each piece with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, spoon the warm maple butter sauce over the top, and sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts.

Notes

  • Ensure egg whites reach stiff peaks for the best texture in blondies.
  • Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to keep the blondies tender.
  • The blondies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • The maple butter sauce can be refrigerated up to 3 days; warm gently before serving.
  • For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or substitute with seeds.
  • Serving with vanilla ice cream adds a creamy contrast and enhances the dessert experience.

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