Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies (Print Version)

Chewy bars loaded with chocolate and peanut butter swirls. Irresistible for dessert or snacking.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Peanut Butter Swirl

10 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

→ Chocolate

11 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined and glossy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Take care not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, reserving a small handful for topping.
06 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Dollop spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter over the top and swirl into the batter using a knife or skewer. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate.
07 - Bake for 23 to 26 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using the parchment paper and cut into 16 squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich decadent flavor in every bite without the need for a mixer
  • Uses simple pantry staples you likely have on hand
  • Only takes about 15 minutes of active work time before baking
  • Chewy in the middle with gorgeous chocolate puddles on top
02 -
  • These blondies are high in protein and energy thanks to peanut butter and eggs
  • They stay chewy for days and do not dry out as quickly as cookies
  • You can easily adapt them to suit different chocolate varieties or nut butters
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter once you add the dry ingredients. This keeps them chewy not cakey
  • Swirl the peanut butter on top just before baking so it stays defined and does not sink
  • Reserve a handful of chocolate for the top to get those delicious melted pools after baking

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