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A stack of thick, golden-brown chocolate chip peanut butter blondies arranged neatly on a light blue cake stand

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Blondies

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Blondies are the ultimate chewy, gooey dessert bars.
Packed with rich peanut butter flavor and melty chocolate chips, they strike the perfect balance between sweet and salty.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 265 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls (medium and large)
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper (optional, for easy removal)

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Prep Pan & Oven
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients
    Whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients
    In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Finish Batter
    Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
    A person mixing chocolate chip blondie batter with a blue spatula in a clear glass bowl
  • Bake & Cool
    Spread batter in pan. Bake 25–28 min until golden. Cool 15 min before cutting into bars.
    Freshly baked chocolate chip peanut butter blondies cut into squares on parchment paper

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Notes

Cooking Tips

  • For extra gooey blondies, underbake slightly and let them set as they cool.
  • Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
  • Add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt on top for added texture and flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keyword Blondies, Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Dessert, Easy Recipes, Peanut Butter