Easy Peanut Buter M&M’s Blondies
If you need an easy dessert to bring to a Valentine’s party or want to surprise someone special with a Valentine’s Day treat, this is the recipe for you. No one will be able to resist soft, buttery blondies with rich peanut butter flavor and studded with Valentine’s Day M&M’s. The blondies are fast, easy, made in one bowl, and you don’t even need a mixer. I used my infamous blondie base recipe and with 30+ versions and counting, it never lets me down. It won’t let you down either. These peanut butter blondies are so soft and buttery with the perfect amount of chewiness. They are nicely flavored with vanilla, which just complements the buttery dough. Biting into the crunchy chocolate M&M’s is a great contrast to the otherwise tender blondies and it feels like finding a little Valentine’s Day treasure.
What’s in Peanut Butter Blondies?
To make this easy Valentine dessert, you’ll need:
Unsalted butter Peanut butter Egg Light brown sugar Vanilla extract All-purpose flour M&M’s
How to Make Peanut Butter Blondies
Melt the butter, then stir in the egg, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla. Add the flour and mix until just combined, then gently fold in the M&M’s. Turn the batter into a parchment paper-lined 8×8-inch baking dish. Top with additional M&M’s, then bake until done.
Can I Use Natural Peanut Butter?
No, you need to use a traditional peanut butter from a brand like Jif or Skippy. Natural peanut butter is very oily and tends to separate in baked goods.
Can I Double This Recipe?
Yes! Double the ingredients and bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
Tips for Making Peanut Butter Blondies
I used milk chocolate M&M’s, but you can use any kind you’d like. If you don’t have M&M’s on hand, try using chocolate chips or chunks instead. To make these for another holiday gathering, simply use different colored M&M’s! You must let these bars cool for an hour before slicing them. If you try to slice them too soon, the bars will fall apart.
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