Description
These peanut butter and jelly blondies bring a nostalgic twist to a classic treat. With a rich, chewy peanut butter base swirled with sweet jam, they’re the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Ready in just 30 minutes, these blondies are a must-try for any PB&J lover!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup jam (strawberry, raspberry, or grape)
Instructions
-
Preheat and Prepare
-
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
-
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
-
-
Make the Batter
-
In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
-
Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract.
-
Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
-
-
Swirl in the Jam
-
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
-
Drop spoonfuls of jam on top and use a knife to gently swirl it into the batter.
-
-
Bake
-
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
-
Let cool completely before slicing.
-
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter: Stir until just combined to keep the blondies soft and chewy.
- Use natural peanut butter carefully: Ensure it’s well-stirred to prevent texture issues.
- Let them cool before cutting: This helps them set properly for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg