Description
Honey & Peanut Butter Blondies are chewy, rich dessert bars made with melted butter, creamy peanut butter, and sweet honey. Topped with crunchy honey-roasted peanuts, these blondies are perfect for peanut butter lovers and great for snacking or sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9″-by-9″ baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on opposite sides. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add honey and peanut butter; whisk until combined and glossy.
- Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer.
- Sprinkle chopped honey-roasted peanuts over the top and press gently to adhere.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges pull away and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using parchment, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake to preserve the chewy texture.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Replace butter with coconut oil and egg with flax egg for a vegan version.
- Add chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: blondies, peanut butter blondies, honey dessert bars, easy dessert bars, chewy blondies