Chewy Peanut Butter Blondies with Chocolate Chips
These chewy peanut butter blondies with chocolate chips are a quick and easy homemade treat with a perfect balance of nutty peanut butter and sweet chocolate. They are rich, chewy, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) smooth peanut butter
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (130g) semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Optional: sea salt flakes for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Cream the peanut butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and slightly fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until the batter is glossy and thick.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the peanut butter batter with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and optional chopped peanuts evenly into the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, starting to check at 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes to achieve the chewy texture.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the blondies from the pan, then cut into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep blondies tender and chewy. Start checking for doneness at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking. Cooling completely before cutting is crucial for the chewy texture. For cleaner cuts, warm and dry your knife between slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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