Description
Romantic chocolate-swirled peanut butter blondies bring passion to dessert tables with their rich, creamy texture. Sweet layers of indulgence will melt hearts and create memorable moments for valentine celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (Jif, Skippy or similar)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Decorative Mix-ins:
- 3/4 cup M&M’s, divided (1/2 cup for batter, 1/4 cup for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by preheating the oven to 350°F and lining an 8×8-inch pan with aluminum foil, then generously coat with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, allowing it to cool slightly to prevent scrambling the egg.
- Combine the melted butter with peanut butter, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla, whisking vigorously until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Gently incorporate the flour into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to avoid developing excess gluten and maintaining a tender texture.
- Carefully fold half of the M&M’s into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to create an even surface. Scatter the remaining M&M’s across the top, pressing them lightly to ensure they adhere.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 22-26 minutes, watching for a toothpick that emerges with minimal moist crumbs when inserted into the center.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely within the pan for at least one hour, which helps them set and makes cutting cleaner and more precise.
Notes
- Choose high-quality peanut butter for richer, more intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Soften butter slightly before melting to ensure smooth, even incorporation with other ingredients.
- Prevent overmixing when adding flour to maintain a tender, delicate blondie texture that melts in your mouth.
- Try different chocolate candies like Reese’s Pieces or chocolate chips for unique flavor variations that match different preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg