Peanut Butter Blondies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy M&M blondies with peanut butter flavor, easy to make in just one bowl. No mixer required—perfect for Valentine's or anytime!
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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½ cup creamy peanut butter (try Jif or Skippy)
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½ cup melted unsalted butter (1 stick)
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
→ Mix-ins
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¾ cup M&M's, split up (½ cup goes in batter, ¼ cup for topping)
# Steps:
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Turn your oven on to 350°F. Cover an 8x8-inch pan with foil and add a quick spray of nonstick cooking spray.
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Pop the butter into a microwave-safe bowl and heat it until it’s melted. Let it cool a bit first before you move on.
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Toss in the peanut butter, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla with the melted butter. Whisk till it’s all blended and smooth.
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Add the flour to the wet mix. Stir just enough to combine everything without overdoing it.
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Gently mix ½ cup of M&M's into the batter so they’re evenly spread out.
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Pour the batter into the pan you prepped earlier, smoothing out the surface. Scatter the last ¼ cup of M&M's on top and lightly press them in.
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Slide it into the oven and bake for 22-26 minutes. Check by poking a toothpick in—if it comes out mostly clean or just a bit crumby, it’s done!
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Leave the blondies in the pan to cool for at least an hour before slicing them up.
# Helpful Notes:
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Stick with traditional peanut butter, as natural types can make things too greasy.
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You can use any kind of M&M's you like—milk chocolate, peanut, or even dark.
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Store blondies in a sealed container at room temperature, and they’ll last about a week.
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They freeze really well! You can keep them in the freezer for up to four months.