Peanut Butter Blondies with Fudge Frosting

Peanut Butter Blondies with Fudge Frosting

These soft peanut butter blondies are rich, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious—topped with a creamy fudge-like peanut butter frosting that takes them to the next level. They’re the perfect dessert for potlucks, bake sales, or cozy nights in.

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 Ingredients

For the Blondies:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• ½ cup creamy peanut butter

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• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

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For the Frosting:

• ¼ cup butter

• ¼ cup creamy peanut butter

• 2 tablespoons milk (plus more if needed)

• 1½ cups powdered sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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 Directions

1. Prepare the Blondie Base

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and stir until well combined.

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick batter forms.

2. Bake the Blondies

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.

3. Make the Frosting

In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in the milk and vanilla.

Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and thick. If the frosting is too thick to spread, add 1 teaspoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.

4. Frost and Cut

Spread the warm frosting over the cooled blondies. Let it set for about 20 minutes before cutting into squares.

 Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Bake Time: 25 minutes

• Frosting Time: 5 minutes

• Total Time: ~40 minutes

• Yields: 16 bars

 Tips & Variations

• Add ½ cup chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, or white chocolate to the blondie batter for extra texture.

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• For a saltier-sweet combo, sprinkle a bit of sea salt on top of the frosting.

• Use natural peanut butter for a less sweet version, but mix well to incorporate the oils.

 Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

• Freezer: Freeze blondies (unfrosted or frosted) for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly and thaw overnight.

• Make Ahead: Bake blondies a day in advance and frost before serving for best texture.

 Tools You’ll Need

• 8×8-inch baking dish

• Mixing bowls

• Whisk or spatula

• Saucepan (for frosting)

• Offset spatula (for smooth frosting)

• Parchment paper (optional, for clean edges)

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