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Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies, a nostalgic twist on classic flavors baked into a rich, chewy blondie bar. Combining creamy peanut butter with sweet jelly swirled atop a buttery brown sugar base, these blondies offer a perfect balance of decadence and comfort, perfect for snacks, dessert, or sharing with friends.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (1 ½ sticks), melted
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 2 eggs, well beaten

Flavorings

  • ¾ cup peanut butter
  • ¾ cup jelly (grape or strawberry preferred)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside for later use.
  3. Combine Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fully blended and smooth. Stir in the vanilla bean paste.
  4. Add Eggs: Add the well-beaten eggs to the butter and sugar mixture and whisk them in thoroughly until the batter is smooth and consistent.
  5. Incorporate Dry Mixture: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring with a spoon until just combined to form the blondie batter.
  6. Spread Batter: Evenly spread the blondie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface for an even bake.
  7. Warm Peanut Butter and Jelly: In two separate bowls, warm the peanut butter and jelly in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds until they become smooth and spoonable. Stir the jelly to maintain its ideal consistency, taking care not to overheat until liquid.
  8. Add Swirls: Drop alternating tablespoons of peanut butter and jelly across the top of the blondie batter. Use a butter knife or a skewer to swirl them gently into the batter for a marbled effect.
  9. Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares and serving for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the batter.
  • Adjust the type of jelly based on your flavor preference, but grape and strawberry complement peanut butter exceptionally well.
  • Be careful not to overheat the peanut butter and jelly to maintain their thickness for proper swirling.
  • Cooling completely is crucial for clean slicing and to allow the blondies to set properly.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/peanut-butter-and-jelly-blondies-recipe/