Applebee's Walnut Blondie with Maple Butter Sauce

brownie
1 C. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 C. chopped walnuts
1/3 C. butter or margarine
1 C. packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 T. vanilla extract
1/2 C. white chocolate chips

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Sift flour, add baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sift again. Add chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside.
Melt butter. Add brown sugar and mix well. Add egg and vanilla extract. Blend well. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing well. Stir in white chocolate chips. Spread in a 9-inch square pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean or with slightly fudgy-looking crumbs. Serve with ice cream and Maple Butter Sauce.

Maple Butter Sauce
3/4 C. maple syrup
1/2 C. butter
3/4 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions:
Combine syrup and butter, cook over low heat until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add walnuts, if desired. Serves 4.