Description
Childhood nostalgia meets gourmet dessert in these irresistible peanut butter and jelly blondies, blending classic sandwich flavors into a rich, chewy bar. Layers of sweet jam and nutty peanut butter swirl through a golden, buttery base that promises pure comfort in every delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (236.59 ml)
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (118.29 ml)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (200 g)
- 2 large eggs
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup jam (strawberry, raspberry, or grape) (78.86 ml)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal baking environment for these decadent treats.
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking vessel by draping it with parchment paper, ensuring effortless removal of the blondies later.
- Combine melted butter, creamy peanut butter, and rich brown sugar in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture transforms into a silky, harmonious blend.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, stirring until thoroughly incorporated and achieving a luxurious consistency.
- Gently fold flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients, mixing with a delicate touch to maintain the batter’s tender nature.
- Transfer the batter into the parchment-lined pan, using a spatula to distribute it evenly across the surface.
- Artfully dot the surface with vibrant jam, creating random dollops across the blondie landscape.
- Using the tip of a knife, create elegant swirling patterns by drawing the jam through the batter, generating a marbled effect that promises visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smooth, even mixing and consistent texture.
- Choose high-quality jam with intense fruit flavor to enhance the blondie’s taste profile.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend for sensitive diets.
- Adjust jam swirling technique by creating zigzag patterns or gentle circular motions for visually appealing marbled effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg