Applebee’s Maple Walnut Blondie Copycat
A warm, gooey walnut blondie is topped with ice cream, then a luscious maple cream sauce is poured over the top.
Inspiration for Applebee’s Copycat Maple Walnut Blondie
I doubled a copycat recipe I found at Tablespoon by Girl Who Ate Everything. It has been a few years since I had these chewy blondies at Applebee’s, but they are just as good as I remember them being.
What are Blondies?
Blondies are soft, chewy dessert bars that feel like a cozy twist on brownies—just without the cocoa. They’re made with simple ingredients like butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla, which give them a warm, rich flavor. Sweet, buttery, and comforting, blondies are the kind of treat that feels homemade and familiar, perfect for sharing or enjoying with a quiet cup of coffee.
Ingredients for Applebee’s Maple Walnut Blondie
For Blondies:
- Flour: It’s like the foundation of your dessert.
- Baking Powder: This helps your dessert puff up a bit.
- Baking Soda: It makes your dessert light and airy.
- Salt: A little pinch of this makes your dessert taste just right.
- Walnuts: They’re the crunchy nuts that give your dessert a nutty taste.
- Butter: This makes your dessert soft and creamy.
- Brown Sugar: It’s what makes your dessert sweet and a bit caramel-like.
- Eggs: These help hold your dessert together.
- Vanilla Extract: It adds a warm and inviting smell and vanilla flavor.
- White Chocolate Chips: They’re the sweet, creamy bits that make your dessert even better.
For Sauce:
- Melted Butter: This makes the sauce smooth and rich.
- Powdered Sugar: It’s what makes the sauce sweet and thick.
- Cream Cheese: This gives the sauce a little tangy taste.
- Maple Syrup: It’s what makes the sauce taste like yummy maple flavor syrup.
Equipment Needed to Make Maple Walnut Blondies
- 8×8 baking pan/baking dish (glass pans also work)
- aluminum foil
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- hand mixer or stand mixer
- small mixing bowl
How to Make Applebee’s Maple Walnut Blondie Copycat Recipe
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Applebee's Maple Walnut Blondie Copycat
A warm, gooey walnut blondie is topped with ice cream, then a luscious maple cream sauce is poured over the top.
Ingredients
Blondies:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
Blondies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- In a bowl add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and walnuts. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar with a mixer. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well. Add the flour mixture a little at a time until combined. Stir in white chocolate chips. Spread into the 8x8-inch pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center passes the toothpick test. (I took mine out at 35 minutes. If looked done on top but was gooey on the inside, which I like. Every oven varies so test it with a toothpick!)
- Serve warm with ice cream and Maple Butter Sauce.
Sauce:
- In a small bowl add the butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and maple syrup. Blend with a mixer until smooth.
- When ready to serve, heat the maple butter sauce for about 30 seconds in the microwave and pour over warmed blondie and ice cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg
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