Peanut Butter S'mores Blondies
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Peanut Butter S'mores Blondies
Description
The dough is made by melting butter and dark brown sugar together, then mixing in peanut butter before adding eggs, vanilla, and a dry mixture of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Half the dough is spread into a foil-lined pan as a base, topped with whole graham crackers and milk chocolate bars. Marshmallow crème is spread evenly over the chocolate layer, and the remaining dough is flattened and placed on top to cover the marshmallow, forming layers reminiscent of s'mores.
Baking at 350°F ensures the dough cooks through while the marshmallow melts and the chocolate softens, imparting a chewy, gooey texture throughout. The bars can be sliced after cooling and served as a sweet treat.
Substitution of Hershey’s milk chocolate with semisweet or other favorite baking bars is possible to vary sweetness and chocolate character.
Ingredients
- 1 unsalted butter 113 grams (1 stick
- 2 cups brown sugar preferably dark brown, 400 grams
- 1/2 cup peanut butter 135 grams
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 318 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 milk chocolate bar XL-sized Hershey’s
- 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme 7 1/2-ounce jar or 216 grams
- 4-5 graham crackers whole
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with foil, leaving an overhang on all sides, then spray with nonstick baking spray.
- 2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from the heat, and stir in the peanut butter. Allow to cool while combining the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- 3. Add the eggs to the cooled peanut butter mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared dry ingredients, and stir to create a thick, smooth batter.
- 4. Divide the dough in half and press half into the prepared pan, spreading evenly to the edges of the pan. Place the graham crackers, then the chocolate bars, over the dough. Spread the marshmallow crème evenly over the chocolate.
- Scoop out balls of the remaining dough and flatten completely. Top the marshmallow crème evenly with the flattened dough to cover completely.
- 5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the edges are slightly browned. Allow to cool in the pan. Cut into 1-2 inch squares and serve.
Notes
- You may substitute the milk chocolate bars with semisweet or other baking chocolate bars according to your preference.
- Use an 8x8-inch pan lined with foil with an overhang for easy removal and clean-up.
- Ensure the marshmallow crème is spread evenly to fully cover the chocolate layer for consistent texture.
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