Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies – Deliciously fudgy blondies loaded with peanut butter, and topped with a salted peanut chocolate layer!
Guys, I have the ultimate peanut butter treat for you today. You will not miss those peanut butter cups when you try these Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies – trust me, they are that good!
We start off with a blondie layer that is so deliciously thick and fudgy, and is loaded with peanut butter flavour. They’re perfect on their own, but today I’m taking them over-the-top good.
I’ve topped these blondies off with a layer of creamy chocolate that is stuffed full of salted peanuts. Because who doesn’t love the combination of sweet and salty? Peanut butter and chocolate?
These bars are a peanut butter lover’s dream!
How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies
Ingredients you’ll need:
- unsalted butter
- light brown sugar
- caster/granulated sugar
- large egg + egg yolk
- smooth peanut butter
- vanilla extract
- salt
- plain/all-purpose flour
For the topping:
- chocolate chips: milk, dark or semi-sweet.
- smooth peanut butter
- salted peanuts
To make these blondies, simply whisk together the butter and sugars until smooth and combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt, and whisk until fully combined.
Fold in the flour until completely combined. The mixture will be quite thick.
Spread the batter evenly into an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper or foil, and bake for about 25 – 30 minutes, or until the centre is no longer jiggly and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Do not over-bake.
Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before topping. You can place the pan in the freezer to speed up cooling time.
For the topping, add the chocolate chips and peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth. Fold in the chopped peanuts.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the blondies and spread out evenly. Sprinkle with extra chopped peanuts if desired, and allow to set in the fridge before slicing into bars.
The printable recipe card with the FULL list of ingredients and instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.
NOTE: For best results, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup measurements.
Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough, and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.
The fudgy, peanut butter blondies paired with the crunchy, creamy chocolate topping is just perfection. If you bake one thing this week, make it these Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies – you won’t regret it.
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and hashtag it #simplybakeblog. I’d love to see!
Try these delicious bars next!
- Lemon Cream Crumb Bars (for you lemon lovers!)
- Carrot Cake Blondies (FAVE.)
- Apple Cinnamon Blondies
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies
Deliciously fudgy blondies loaded with peanut butter, and topped with a salted peanut chocolate layer!
Ingredients
For the Blondies
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) caster/granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup (125g) smooth peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups (190g) plain/all-purpose flour
For the Topping
- 1 and 1/2 cups (265g) chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (65g) smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup (125g) salted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
For the Blondies
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.
- Whisk together the butter and sugars until smooth and combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt, and whisk until smooth and combined. Fold in the flour until completely combined. The mixture will be quite thick.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, and bake for about 25 - 30 minutes, or until the centre is no longer jiggly and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Do not over-bake. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before topping - about 2 hours.
For the Topping
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth. Fold in the chopped peanuts.
- Spread the melted chocolate over the top of the blondies, sprinkle with extra chopped peanuts if desired, and allow to set in the fridge before slicing into bars - about 1 hour.
Notes
Blondies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16 barsServing Size:
1 barAmount Per Serving: Calories: 336Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 143mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 7g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
Geniia
Sunday 7th of July 2019
I made them today! So delicious. The only thing was that chocolate layer was falling off during/after i cut them...
Demeter | Beaming Baker
Monday 20th of November 2017
As an official, card-carrying Chocolate Peanut Butter Lover, I can confirm that this is all of my dreams come true! Marsha, you know I'm drooling bit time over these treats! I absolutely love how thick and tasty these look. And the texture looks incredible! Hope you have an awesome week ahead! xoxo
Marsha
Tuesday 21st of November 2017
Thanks, Demeter! :) xoxo
Karly
Wednesday 15th of November 2017
Look up perfection in the dictionary and there should be a photo of these blondies. I mean COME ON, they look amazing! Gotta try!!
Marsha
Wednesday 15th of November 2017
Thanks, Karly! :D