Everyone has a sweet tooth, and nothing is better than a warm brownie with ice cream. Applebee’s Blondie Brownies are a delightful dessert offered by the popular American restaurant chain Applebee’s. These sweet and rich brownies are a favorite among diners, featuring a delectable combination of warm, chewy blondie brownies served with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and topped with a rich maple-flavored cream cheese sauce. The contrasting textures and flavors make these blondie brownies a perfect indulgence for those with a sweet tooth.
The Blondie Brownies at Applebee’s are known for their irresistible taste and satisfying sweetness. The blondie brownies themselves are made with a blend of flour, baking powder, and baking soda, giving them a soft and chewy texture. Chopped walnuts are added to the batter, providing a delightful nutty crunch and enhancing the overall flavor profile.
What sets these blondie brownies apart is the decadent maple cream cheese sauce that is drizzled over the top. The sauce is made by melting butter and combining it with maple syrup and brown sugar, creating a luscious caramel-like glaze. The mixture is then blended with softened cream cheese and maple extract, resulting in a creamy and smooth topping that complements the brownies perfectly.
Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, Applebee’s Blondie Brownies create a delightful and satisfying dessert experience. Whether enjoyed at the restaurant or recreated at home, these blondie brownies are a wonderful treat for anyone with a penchant for deliciously sweet desserts.
SERVES: 12
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch baking soda
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 11/3 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vanilla baking chips
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon maple extract
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in the chopped walnuts. Set the dry mixture aside.
- Use an electric mixer to beat together the melted unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar until well combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, using the electric mixer on low speed until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla baking chips by hand.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into a greased 9″ × 9″ × 2″ baking pan.
- Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, set the brownies aside to cool.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the remaining ¼ cup of unsalted butter and the maple syrup. Stir in the remaining 1/3 cup of brown sugar until it dissolves completely.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, and using an electric mixer, beat in the softened cream cheese and maple extract until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Return the saucepan to low heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until the consistency becomes similar to peanut butter.
- Once the brownies have cooled, spread the maple cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the brownies in the baking pan.
