Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies
User Reviews
5
14 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
16 bars
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies combine creamy peanut butter and brown sugar into a thick batter baked in an 8x8 pan. Topped with warm peanut butter and jelly swirls, these blondies balance sweet and nutty flavors with a dense, chewy texture. The foil-lined pan aids in easy removal and even baking.
Description
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies start by melting butter and peanut butter together, then mixing in brown sugar, egg, vanilla, baking powder, salt, and flour to form a dense batter. The mixture is spread evenly in a prepared pan lined with baking spray and foil for easy removal and reheating. Separately warmed peanut butter and jelly are gently heated just until soft and then added as a topping to swirl into the blondies before baking. Baking at 350°F produces a chewy blondie with pockets of creamy peanut butter and fruity jelly. The recipe balances the flavors of nutty peanut butter and sweet jelly within a tender yet sturdy bar, suitable for dessert or snack time.
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Ingredients
For the blondies:
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
For the topping:
- ⅓ cup peanut butter creamy
- ⅓ cup jam use your favorite flavor, or jelly
Instructions
- With one oven rack set about halfway up, preheat oven to 350˚Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with baking spray and line with foil so that two ends of the foil are extending over the edges of the pan. Spray foil lightly. Set aside.
- Combine butter and peanut butter in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high power for 45-60 seconds or until butter is just melted. Set aside to cool for a few minutes while you get the remaining ingredients out.
- Add brown sugar to melted butter mixture and stir to combine then add egg, vanilla, baking powder and salt and stir well.
- Sprinkle flour over the top and stir just until all flour is incorporated. (Don’t over mix.) Transfer mixture to prepared pan and spread to an even layer. The batter will be thick.
- In separate small microwave-safe bowls or cups, microwave ⅓ cup peanut butter and ⅓ cup jelly or jam for 10-15 seconds, just until warm. (You don’t want these to be liquid, just slightly warm so don’t microwave more than 15 seconds.)
- Drop the slightly warmed peanut butter and jelly in small spoonfuls across the top of the blondie batter. Leave some of the blondie batter showing. With the tip of a small knife, swirl the peanut butter and jelly together just a bit. Don’t swirl too much, you want some nice swirls but you don’t want a complete blending of the peanut butter and jelly. Also just swirl the peanut butter and jelly layer, don’t dip the knife down into the blondie batter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set (it will no longer jiggle when the pan is gently shaken).
- Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan (with the foil “handles”) and cutting. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use an 8x8-inch pan lined with foil and sprayed for easy blondie removal and cleanup.
- Microwave the peanut butter and jelly just until warm to soften but avoid making them liquid before swirling.
- Avoid overmixing the flour to keep the blondies tender.
- The batter will be thick; spread it evenly before adding the topping swirls.
- Refer to the original Café Tips in the recipe post for additional guidance on mixing and baking.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
141mg
(6%)
Potassium
112mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
190IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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