Description
Delightful peanut butter chocolate chip blondies promise a rich, indulgent dessert experience that blends nutty and sweet flavors. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of creamy peanut butter and melted chocolate chips you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Components:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining an 8-inch pan with parchment paper or applying a thorough grease coating.
- Create a smooth base by whisking melted butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until fully integrated, then incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Introduce flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients, gently blending until just combined, allowing slight white streaks to remain visible for optimal texture.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips into the batter, setting aside a small portion for optional decorative topping.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution, and strategically scatter reserved chocolate chips across the surface if desired.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, monitoring until the top appears dry and a toothpick inserted near the center emerges with minimal residue.
- Remove from the oven and permit the blondies to cool completely within the pan, allowing the texture to set and flavors to meld.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice into precise squares, ready to be served and enjoyed.
Notes
- Brown sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index option, making the blondies more suitable for those monitoring blood sugar levels.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to transform these blondies into a celiac-friendly treat without compromising texture or taste.
- Swap traditional peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for those with peanut allergies, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking to enhance the chocolate and peanut butter flavors, creating a sophisticated sweet-salty balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg