Description
Peanut Butter Blondies are thick, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. This quick and easy dessert recipe combines creamy peanut butter with a buttery, brown sugar base and toasted peanuts for added texture and crunch. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with a nutty twist.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter – melted and cooled
- 1 ¼ cup brown sugar – packed
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs – room temperature
- 1 egg yolk – room temperature
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour – sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Add-ins and Toppings
- ½ cup toasted peanuts – chopped or halves
- Sea salt flakes on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the blondies evenly.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the melted and cooled unsalted butter and packed brown sugar together on low speed until combined and smooth.
- Add Peanut Butter: Add the creamy peanut butter to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly on low speed to combine well.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs and egg yolk one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition until fully incorporated. This helps create a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the blondies tender.
- Fold in Peanuts: Gently fold the toasted peanuts into the batter with a spatula to add texture and a nutty crunch.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper. Transfer the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Add Toppings: Scatter additional peanuts and optional sea salt flakes on top for extra flavor and decoration.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. The center should remain slightly soft and a bit gooey when done. Remove from oven and let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth batter, but chunky peanut butter can be substituted for extra texture.
- Allow eggs to reach room temperature before mixing for better incorporation and texture.
- Be careful not to overbake; the blondies should be soft in the center for the best chewy texture.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- Storing in an airtight container keeps these blondies fresh for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 8 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
