Ingredients:
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup of your favourite nuts, I like pecans
1/4 cup melted margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup vanilla baking chips
1/4 cup unsalted margarine
1/4 cup maple syrup
6 -8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon maple extract
vanilla ice cream
Directions:
Sift together sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir in nuts; set aside.
With an electric mixer, beat together melted butter and 1 cup brown sugar.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Slowly beat dry mixture into wet mixture.
Stir in vanilla baking chips by hand.
Spread batter into a greased 9″ X 9″ X 2″ baking pan.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean; set aside to cool.
For topping: In a saucepan over low heat, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter and maple syrup.
Stir remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar into saucepan until it has dissolved.
Remove saucepan from heat and beat in cream cheese and maple extract until smooth.
Return saucepan to low heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until desired consistency.
To serve: place 1 brownie on a plate. Top with 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle topping over. Delicious!
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 45 min.