Here’s a complete guide for making Peanut Butter Blondies—chewy, rich, and nutty bars that are easier than brownies but just as satisfying:
🥜 Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or a mix of peanut butter + chocolate chips)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or white chocolate chunks
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Add peanut butter and mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in any optional mix-ins.
3. Bake
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (don’t overbake—they stay fudgy).
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares or bars.
💡 Tips for Best Blondies
- Fudgy texture: Slightly underbake and let cool; they’ll set as they cool.
- Peanut butter swirl: For extra flavor, swirl in an extra 2–3 tbsp of peanut butter on top before baking.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days or freeze for longer.
- Variations: Add chocolate chunks, caramel drizzle, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a gourmet touch.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Great for lunchboxes, snacks, or dessert bars at parties.
- Can be cut into small bite-sized squares for a sweet treat platter.
If you want, I can also make a “5-ingredient quick peanut butter blondies” recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes and doesn’t require flour—still rich and chewy.
Do you want me to make that quick version?
