To some extent, blondies are the pale version of brownies; they’re certainly just as tasty! Now, think of peanut butter as the equivalent of chocolate in brownies; now we’re talking!

Let’s learn how to make peanut butter blondies with a recipe that calls for nine everyday ingredients and that is ready in less than an hour. You’ll end with a whole tray of peanut butter blondies you can cut into over a dozen bite-sized squares. Let’s talk about blondies. If you’re into peanut butter, you’ll love these moist treats! You’ll enjoy them even if you’re not! They’re that good.

Why Make Peanut Butter Blondies?

Desserts you can make fast and easy in a single tray, like brownies and blondies, are the easiest way to put together a dozen individual desserts or sweet snacks. Combine the ingredients, pour them into a baking tray and bake away. And if simplicity isn’t reason enough to try this recipe, how about the creamiest nutty flavor and the moistest and fudgiest texture?

Blondies come in all shapes and sizes, but we like to make small squares out of ours. That way, they’re easy to serve, carry around or give as gifts. Yes, peanut butter blondies are wonderful gifts, especially if freshly baked and nicely wrapped.

Let’s check out our recipe for peanut butter blondies and make ourselves a tray. This recipe is so easy you can make it a fun weekend project for the whole family. This is what you need.

What Goes into Peanut Butter Blondies?

To make a peanut butter blondie tray, you’ll need a stick of butter, completely melted. You’ll also need half a cup of peanut butter, plain or chunky; that’s up to you, but ensure you get the unsweetened kind made 100% with peanuts. The fancier the peanut butter, the better the blondies.

You’ll also need brown sugar and an egg to make things stick. Have in hand all-purpose flour, too. Vanilla extract is a nice touch, and a pinch of salt is a must. Finally, experiment with crushed peanuts or chocolate chips to give color and texture to your thick and delicious blondies.

Peanut Butter Blondies Recipe

Servings: 12-16

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

·      1 stick of butter, melted

·      1/2 cup peanut butter

·      1 cup of light brown sugar

·      1 egg

·      1 tsp vanilla extract

·      1.5 cups of all-purpose flour

·      1 tsp baking powder

·      1/2 tsp salt

·      1/4 cup crushed peanuts (unsalted)

Directions:

1.     Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square baking tray with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper and set aside.

2.     In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, peanut butter and sugar. Whisk until smooth and incorporate the egg.

3.     In a second mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and peanuts.

4.     Fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and pour the batter into the baking tray.

5.     Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and cool before cutting into squares.