Blondies An Applebees Copycat Recipes

APPLEBEE'S BLONDIES WITH MAPLE BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• For the blondies: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan with baking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites with mixer and/or whip attachment. Stiff peaks should form after 3-4 minutes. Mix in butter, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla. The batter might look a little chunky, but beat until smooth.
• In medium size bowl, sift the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
• Slowly, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
• Add milk and walnuts. Stir until they are incorporated. Pour the batter into the pan and bake 40 minutes.
• The blondies will turn golden brown and a toothpick in the center will come out clean. Once cooled, then you can slice the bars
• For the sauce: Mix everything together in a mixing bowl. Beat until combined. Use immediately or store in the fridge until the blondies are ready.
• To Serve: Heat the blondies and sauce in the microwave until warm. Cut a square of blondies if not already cut and plate it. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Spoon sauce on top and sprinkle with walnuts.

COPYCAT APPLEBEE'S™ BUTTER PECAN BLONDIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
• In large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until smooth. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, beat in one-third of the flour mixture, then half of the milk, beating well after each addition, just until smooth. Repeat with flour mixture and milk, ending with flour mixture, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Stir in baking chips and pecans. Spread batter evenly in pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows to make 12 pieces.
• In medium bowl, beat Sauce ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
• Top each blondie with 1/3 cup ice cream, 1/4 cup sauce and 2 tablespoons candied pecans.

APPLEBEE'S MAPLE BUTTER BLONDIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Sift the flour, then add baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Sift all together into small bowl.
• Add chopped nuts, mix, then set aside.
• Add melted butter, brown sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla in a bigger bowl and mix well.
• Add flour mixture, slowly while mixing.
• Stir in white chocolate chips or chunks.
• Add water and stir so batter is even.
• Pour into 9x9x2 inch pan.
• Bake for about 25 minutes till toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool then serve with vanilla bean ice cream, maple butter sauce, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
• Maple Butter Sauce:.
• Melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat.
• Whisk in sugar, maple syrup, and brown sugar.
• Add cream cheese a little bit at a time, whisking fast until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
• Increase flame to medium-high while whisking continuously till sauce bubbles and thickens.
• Serve warm on top of blondie and ice cream.