Peanut Butter Blondie Bars

Soft, chewy peanut butter flavored blondie bars are thick and chewy and chock full of peanut butter–then gently brushed with premium dark chocolate.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings blondies

Calories 412kcal

Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line 13x9" metal baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together butte, peanut butter, and sugars until smooth and creamy.
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, 1 cup (265 g) creamy peanut butter, 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar
Add eggs and vanilla extract and stir well.
2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
In separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2 ¾ cup (345 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoons table salt
Gradually, on low speed, add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides of bowl.
Add milk and stir until combined.
2 Tablespoons whole milk
Spread batter into prepared ban and bake on 350F for 25-28 minutes (toothpick inserted in center should come back mostly clean or with only a few moist crumbs)
Allow to cool completely, then slice and brush with melted chocolate, if desired.
2 oz (57 g) premium dark chocolate

Storing

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Add-ins

Feel free to stir in up to 1 1/2 cups of your favorite add-ins like milk chocolate chips or peanut butter chocolate candy pieces!