Peanut Butter Blondies
Recipe from Family Circle

A creamy, peanutty frosting gets spread over these scrumptious squares. Cut into 48 bars, there are enough treats here for a party or bake sale.


Peanut Butter Blondies

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Prep Time: 20 mins
Related Categories: Blonde Brownies, Dessert Bars, Desserts, Lunch Desserts

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1-1/2 teaspoons
    baking powder
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  • 1 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1 cup
    shortening
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  • 1 cup
    peanut butter
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  • 1 pound
    packed brown sugar
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  • 3 
    eggs
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  • 1 tablespoon
    vanilla extract
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  • 1/4 cup
    chopped peanuts
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    Frosting
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pans with cooking spray.
2.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3.
In a large bowl, beat shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes. Add eggs; beat 3 minutes more. Add vanilla.
4.
On low speed, beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the peanuts.
5.
Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool slightly. Spread frosting over blondies while still warm.

Frosting:
Beat 1 pound confectioners sugar, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 1/3 cup hot water a little at a time. Beat until smooth.
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