Blond Brownies a la Mode

_ Ingredients

2 cups packed brown sugar

3/4 cup butter, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

4 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

MAPLE CREAM SAUCE:

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup evaporated milk

_ Preparation : 

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt;

gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans.

Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30

minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack.

For the sauce, combine syrup and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a

boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in milk.

Cut brownies into squares; cut in half if desired.

Place on dessert plates with a scoop of ice cream. Top with sauce;

sprinkle with pecans.