Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blondies

These Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blondies are quick and easy to make with pantry staples.  They are sweet and loaded with the best flavor combo - peanut butter and chocolate!  

Is there anything better than the peanut butter + chocolate flavor combo?  I think not! You don't have to be gluten free to like these Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blondies. In fact, no one will know they are gluten free.  

These are so simple to make and great for last-minute cravings or for a quick gift for a neighbor. They are made with pantry staples including my favorite gluten free all-purpose flour - Bob's Red Mill.  

Ingredients

• peanut butter - Try to use the all-natural no sugar added peanut butter because it works great in these blondies. You can also use all-natural almond, cashew, pecan, or sunflower butter.  
• butter - I always use unsalted room temperature butter when I am baking.  Just set it out on the counter for 30 minutes or heat in the microwave for about 20 seconds, flipping over halfway through.
• sugar - I used brown sugar for its caramel flavor but you can use granulated or coconut sugar.  Note - the coconut sugar will add a different deep flavor that is less sweet. 
• eggs - I always use room temperature large eggs. Just leave them on the counter for 30 minutes or so.  You can also use flax eggs.
• vanilla - Get the pure vanilla extract if possible because it adds more flavor.  I prefer Rodelle Vanilla Extract. 
• gluten free flour - As you know, I prefer Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour because it never lets me down.  I haven't tried any other flour blends in these chocolate chip blondies.  
• baking powder and salt - Make sure your baking powder is gluten free.
• chocolate chips - I use Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips because I LOVE the flavor and they are gluten free.  I used the mega chunks in here are I love the way the chocolate gets all melty on top of these blondies!

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Beat the butter, sugar and peanut butter in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides. 
3. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.  
4. Add chocolate chips and stir well
5. Spread evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake in the center rack of the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 
7. Let cool before cutting into squares.

Tips and Substitutions

• Cutting with a plastic serrated knife makes the pieces come out nice and neat.  
• If you have a peanut allergy you can substitute almond, sunflower, pecan, or cashew butter. 
• If you prefer, you can add butterscotch, white chocolate, or bittersweet baking chips.
• These will last for a few days in a sealed container on the counter if your family doesn't eat them all right away. 

More gluten free recipes if you like chocolate

• Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
• Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
• Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies
• Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookes

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blondies with Chocolate Chips

A sweet, gluten free blondie with peanut butter, chocolate chips and gluten free flour.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: peanut butter blondies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 16 bars

Calories: 234kcal

Author: Karen Kelly

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened 20 seconds in microwave
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs room temperature
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 cup gluten free flour I use Bob's Red Mill
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cup mega chunk chocolate chips Enjoy Life chips are gluten free

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray.
• Beat the butter, peanut butter and sugar with a mixer until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and mix.
• Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add chocolate chips and stir.
• Spread evenly into pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool and with a plastic knife into squares.

Notes

If you don't like peanut butter, you can use any nut butter.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg

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Adapted from Eating Well Magazine.