Peanut Butter Blondies with Chocolate Frosting

Blondies are a popular dessert in America and are similar to brownies, but without the cocoa powder. They get their name from their light, golden color.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Peanut Butter Blondies with Chocolate Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup Peanut butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, mix together the melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk to make the chocolate frosting.
11. Once the blondies have cooled, spread the chocolate frosting over the top.
12. Allow the frosting to set for about 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 290kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 22g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.