Blond Brownies

Submitted by:  Audrey Dube


3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1-1 1/2 cups chopped pecans


Sauce:
1 cup maple syrup
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup evaporated milk


In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Add vanilla.  Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to creamed mixture.  Stir in pecans.  Spread into greased 9x13 pan.  Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 mins.  Cool on wire rack.  For sauce, combine syrup and butter in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 mins.  Remove from heat; stir in milk.  Serve brownies with a scoup of ice cream, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with pecans.