Peanut Butter Blondies
A chewy and delicious dessert bar made with peanut butter, brown sugar, and a touch of chocolate, ideal for any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Make sure it’s the kind that stirs well.
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed for that lovely caramel sweetness.
- 2 large eggs Room temperature for best mixing.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract The magic ingredient.
- ½ cup all-purpose flour For that perfect structure.
- ½ teaspoon baking powder To give them a little lift.
- ½ teaspoon salt To enhance those delicious flavors.
- ½ cup chocolate chips Optional for an extra sweet touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is crucial to ensure even baking.
- Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is creamy and well-blended.
- Sprinkle the flour, baking powder, and salt into the bowl. Gently fold them in until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can lead to dense blondies.
- If you’re craving that extra indulgence, fold in the chocolate chips right before transferring the batter to your pan.
Baking
- Spoon the batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the blondies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Notes
For perfect blondies, avoid overmixing and watch baking time to maintain that chewy texture. They can be stored at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or refrigerated for up to a week.