Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Blondies Recipe
Delight in these rich and chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Blondies, combining the nutty creaminess of peanut butter with luscious melted chocolate in every bite. These blondies are easy to make, perfect for a quick dessert or snack, with a perfectly golden crust and a chewy, gooey center swirled with chocolate and peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings (about 16 squares) 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Swirl Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- ½ cup chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined, ensuring even leavening throughout the batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another larger bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain tenderness in the blondies.
- Pour and Swirl: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter and melted chocolate chips over the batter. Using a knife, gently swirl the peanut butter and chocolate into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature egg and melted butter to achieve smooth batter.
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for a bit of texture in the swirl.
- Use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips according to your sweetness preference.
- Do not overbake to keep the blondies moist and chewy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (approx. 2-inch square)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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