Small Batch Peanut Butter Blondies
These small batch peanut butter blondies are soft, chewy, and perfect for sharing with friends. Made in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients, they hit the sweet spot without the temptation of a large batch.
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Melted unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup Creamy peanut butter Use well-stirred for best results.
- 1/3 cup Light brown sugar Packed for moisture.
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg yolk Adds fudgy texture.
- 1 tablespoon Milk or water To add moisture.
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Fine salt Reduce if peanut butter is salted.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor.
Optional Mix-Ins
- 1/3 cup Chocolate chips Mini or regular.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth and shiny.
- Whisk in light brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg yolk, milk, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Sprinkle in flour, baking powder, and fine salt. Fold until flour disappears.
- Fold in chocolate chips, if using. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until edges are set and the center is slightly soft with a light golden top.
Cooling
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and cool for another 10 on a rack before slicing into squares.
Notes
These blondies keep for 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container, or freeze well. Rewarm a square for 10 to 15 seconds for that fresh-baked feel.