Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
• Maple Cream Sauce,
• Vanilla ice cream and chopped pecans

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
3. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
4. Stir in pecans.
5. Spread into a greased 13-inch x 9-inch baking pan.
6. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Cool on a wire rack.
8. 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.

Yield: 20 servings.

Maple Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk

Preparation

1. Combine syrup and butter in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat; stir in milk.