Enjoy these irresistibly chewy peanut butter blondies! This easy dessert bar is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
There seems to be strong debate when it comes to brownies and blondies, with two very distinct sides to the argument – middle vs. edge. Which side are you on?
Do you prefer the extra gooey center pieces or are the crispy edges more your style? Personally, I am a corner piece girl. Crispy edges all the way! I love having the chewiness and the crunch all in one bite.
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No matter which side of the debate you fall on, today’s easy recipe is a sweet treat that is perfect for peanut butter lovers and blondie/brownie fans alike.
Be sure to check out some of our other bar recipes like these; Oreo Brownie Bars, Sugar Cookie Bars or S’more Brownie Bars.
These peanut butter blondies have all the flavors of a Reese’s peanut butter cup combined with the texture of your favorite blondie recipe. You are going to love them.
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Supplies:
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Mixing Spatula
- Mixing bowls
- 8×8-inch baking dish
- Parchment paper
Blondie Details
Yield: 8 peanut butter blondies
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Bake Time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare your pan by spraying it with cooking spray. You can also line it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
3. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, and eggs. Whisk together until creamy.
4. Add in the flour and baking soda. Mix together again until combined.
5. Lastly, fold in the chopped chocolate, saving a little to top the blondies with.
6. Pour the blondie batter into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
7. Sprinkle the extra chocolate pieces on top.
8. Bake blondies in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
9. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Alternate Ingredients
- Creamy peanut butter is my first choice in this amazing recipe, but you can use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer. Either way, in my experience, processed peanut butter will work better than natural peanut butter. If you choose to use the natural kind, be sure to give it an extra good mix beforehand. It may also affect the final results.
- Try different kinds of nut butters, like cashew or almond. You could even try something like sunflower seed butter.
- Include a splash of vanilla extract.
- Sometimes I like to add a little bit of sea salt into my batter or sprinkle some flaky salt on top of the blondies.
- Add an extra egg yolk to really enhance the chewy texture.
- Add some cocoa powder in with your dry ingredients for an even more chocolatey flavor.
- Other delicious add-ins besides chopped chocolate could include peanut butter chips, dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, Reese’s pieces, chopped up peanut butter cups, or any of your favorite candy.
Tips and Tricks
- You can use an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to make these chewy peanut butter blondies.
- For smaller portions, make two-bite blondies using a mini muffin tin. Adjust your baking time accordingly.
Enjoy these delicious peanut butter blondie bars with a glass of milk or some ice cream. Just try not to eat the whole pan!
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Recipe
Peanut Butter Blondies
Enjoy these irresistibly chewy peanut butter blondies! This easy dessert bar is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup chocolate, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare your pan by spraying it with cooking spray. You can also line it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
3. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, and eggs. Whisk together until creamy.
4. Add in the flour and baking soda. Mix together again until combined.
5. Lastly, fold in the chopped chocolate, saving a little to top the blondies with.
6. Pour the blondie batter into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
7. Sprinkle the extra chocolate pieces on top.
8. Bake blondies in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
9. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
10. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 479Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 439mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 4gSugar: 25gProtein: 15g
All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.
