Best Ever Chocolate-Free Blondies

Rating: 3.75 stars
28 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 11
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 4

These are the absolute favorite dessert of my boyfriend and all his friends. No tailgate, party or even dinner is complete without these gooey, peanut butter blondies.

By DANIELLE M.

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 - 9x13 inch pan
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

24
Original recipe yields 24 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon (if desired); set aside.

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  • In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved and remove from heat. Allow the mixture to cool. Beat eggs into the mixture one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Mix in the sifted ingredients one third at a time, mixing just enough to blend. Fold in peanut butter chips and pecans. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven for chewy blondies, or 35 to 40 minutes for drier, firmer blondies. When done, you can either let them cool and cut into squares for serving, or you can scoop out a hot blondie and cover with vanilla ice cream for a real treat.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
420 calories; protein 9.4g; carbohydrates 49.2g; fat 20.2g; cholesterol 43.6mg; sodium 198.9mg. Full Nutrition
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COOKOFTHEHOUSE
Rating: 4 stars
08/28/2003
I gave 4 stars because all though these were very tasty they didn't have any oomph. I would recommend the longer cooking time as the minimum gave them an under-done-cookie texture. Good choice for a non-chocolate brownie treat. Read More
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DEBMILLIKAN
Rating: 3 stars
05/12/2003
I thought these were awful. I give 3 stars only because they were edible and a couple of my friends said they were o.k. The texture was not at all like brownies; more like a bread or heavy cake. Also after I added 2 cups of chips the batter was already loaded so I did not add the last cup. I'll keep looking for a great blondie. Read More
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(8)
28 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 11
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 4
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COOKOFTHEHOUSE
Rating: 4 stars
08/28/2003
I gave 4 stars because all though these were very tasty they didn't have any oomph. I would recommend the longer cooking time as the minimum gave them an under-done-cookie texture. Good choice for a non-chocolate brownie treat. Read More
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DEBMILLIKAN
Rating: 3 stars
05/12/2003
I thought these were awful. I give 3 stars only because they were edible and a couple of my friends said they were o.k. The texture was not at all like brownies; more like a bread or heavy cake. Also after I added 2 cups of chips the batter was already loaded so I did not add the last cup. I'll keep looking for a great blondie. Read More
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erin
Rating: 5 stars
10/27/2009
I made these in both mini and bar form. My husband and I love them. They turned out better than any other Blondie recipe I've tried. If your looking for a Blondie recipe and not Brownie this is the one to go with. Read More
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Carol Amos
Rating: 1 stars
02/18/2007
these were very dissapointing the texture was not at all like a brownie but more like a cake the texture was so dry will not be making them again! Read More
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rainydaze
Rating: 4 stars
10/21/2003
I thoroughly enjoyed these blondies. I didn't have peanut butter chips so i substituted chocolate. It was delicious with a brownie texture and a cookie like taste. Definetly a keeper but not "the best ever". Read More
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COJimmy
Rating: 5 stars
02/10/2010
These Blondies are DELIGHTFUL! Easy to make and yummie. I cooked them about 35 minutes so the center wasn't quite so doughy as recommended in another review. My partner and I ate about 1/2 of the pan! This one is a keeper! Read More
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COOPSMOM
Rating: 5 stars
08/29/2002
These brownies are wonderful. My fiver year old son will not eat chocolate so these were perfect for him and the rest of us loved them too! Read More
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Manda
Rating: 4 stars
03/22/2010
This was my first time making blondies and I thought these were great--with modifications! I substituted cashews for pecans (because I like them better) and used just under a cup of butterscotch chips instead of peanut butter chips. This amount was good--I can't imagine using 3 cups of either type of chip. Read More
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freshtart
Rating: 5 stars
08/11/2003
My partner took these in to work for a friend's baby shower. You know how picky expectant moms can be.... well the guest of honor requested that I make her a second batch! Read More
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