Christina's Pecan Blondies with Maple Butter Sauce

from Secret Recipe Blog

1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour, sifted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup real maple syrup
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Add baking powder, baking soda and salt to the already sifted flour. Then sift dry ingredients again. Add chopped nuts and mix well. Set aside.

Add brown sugar to melted butter and mix well. Then add egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Add flour mixture, a little at a time, until mixed well. Spread out dough in a 9-inch pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Use a toothpick or fork to test if it is cooked in the center. Serve warm with ice cream and Maple Butter Sauce.

Maple Butter Sauce

In a pan, add real maple syrup and butter, cook over low heat until butter is melted. Next, stir in brown sugar until completely dissolved. If you desire, add pecans.