Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Praline Blondie Sundaes

What could be better than a chocolate chip pecan cookie served warm with vanilla ice cream and homemade praline sauce?  I mean really?  This is a really easy dessert to put together and your guests will flip for it!  Enjoy!

Praline Blondie Sundaes (adapted from abc.go.com)

For the blondies:


1 3/4 c. white whole wheat flour (can also use all purpose flour)
1/2 t. baking powder
1/8 t. salt
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. butter
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 c. chopped pecans (plus more for garnish)
1/2 c. semi sweet chocolate chips (plus more for garnish)

For the praline sauce:

3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 T. unsalted butter
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/3 c. chopped pecans
1/8 t. salt

For serving:

Chopped pecans
Semi sweet chocolate chips
Praline sauce (recipe above) 
Vanilla ice cream

For the blondies:  

Preheat the oven to 375.  Spray a 9X9 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.  In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.  Set aside.  In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla until fluffy.  Slowly add in the flour and stir until a few streaks are visible.  Fold in the pecans and chocolate chips until incorporated.  Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Allow to cool completely before cutting.  

For the praline sauce:

Combine the sugar, evaporated milk and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir until the sugar is dissolved and then allow to cook for 6-8 minutes or until thickened.  Remove from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients.  Allow to cool slightly before serving.  Note:  this can be made a day or two ahead and stored in the refrigerator.  Warm in the microwave or in a saucepan when ready to serve.

For serving:  

Cut the brownies into 9 equal squares.  Place on a microwave safe plate and warm for about 30 seconds each.  Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and praline sauce and sprinkle with extra chopped pecans and chocolate chips.  

9 servings (556 calories each serving not including vanilla ice cream) according to my calculator on loseit.com

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