Apple Bee's Blonde Brownie

Hannahlily made these blonde brownies. They are out of this world good! A scoop of premium vanilla ice cream on top is a must!

Brownies

2 c. sifted flour

1 t. baking powder

1/4 t. baking soda

1/4 t. salt

2/3 c. butter

2 c. brown sugar

2 eggs, beaten

2 T. vanilla

1 c. chopped walnuts

1 c. white chocolate chips

1- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt.

2- Melt butter, add brown sugar, eggs & vanilla. Mix well.

3- Gradually combine with flour mixture.

4- Stir in nuts & chips.

5- Pour into 9x13" pan. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.

Sauce

1/2 c. maple syrup

1/4 c. butter

1/2 c. brown sugar

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 t. maple extract or maple flavoring

1- Combine syrup & butter, cook over low heat until butter is melted.

2- Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat.

3- Beat in cream cheese & maple extract until smooth.

4- Heat in microwave if too thick. Store in refrigerator.