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Calling all peanut butter lovers! These delicious blondies are LOADED with peanut butter butter flavor and studded with sweet Reese’s Pieces – one of my absolute favorite candies. The reese’s pieces give the super soft + chewy bars a nice crunch.. I don’t know about you, but I just love a good texture contrast in my baked goods – especially one from Reese’s Pieces. 
I tried to keep these blondies as healthy as I could without comprimising any flavor. I used light butter instead of fullfat butter– I’ve actually had a lot of luck subbing light butter for full fat when I bake blondies or cookie bars that also contain peanut butter. I like to keep at least some of my recipes on the healthier side.
Hope you enjoy these. They’ve become a staple in my kitchen!
| Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Blondies |
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (I used Land O Lakes light butter)
- 2 cups brown sugar (I used dark, but light would work as well)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup Reese’s Pieces
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 pan and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in the peanut butter. Set mixture aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, one at a time, to the peanut butter mixture, mixing well after each egg. Stir in vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the prepared dry ingredients, and stir until batter is smooth. Fold in 1/2 cup of reese’s pieces, leaving 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top.
- Pour batter into the greased pan, spreading batter evenly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup reese’s pieces.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown and edges are slightly browned. Allow 20 minutes to cool and cut with serrated knife into squares. Enjoy!
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congrats on your new blog! thanks for reading mine and these look wonderful!
I had to post a comment here. Your very first post got one comment and now you get like abajillion a day:) I can’t believe how quickly you’ve grown! I’ve been blogging for several years and feel like I can learn so much from you! Awesome job girly, you rock!!
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Kristy, this has got to be the sweetest comment I’ve ever received. THANK YOU so much for taking the time to click over to my very teeny tiny first post. I won’t ever change it – it’s a reminder of the blogging journey I’ve taken over the past year. Kristy, I learn from you and your recipes all the time! You are a kick-a** baker.
Sally! I think even your first post is pretty darn good, although it is so impressive to see how far you’ve come in just one short year! You are seriously amazing, girl! I am so impressed and excited to continuing following you on your blog journey. Loving your blog series posts, too–I’m learning so much from you!
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This MAKES MY DAY. Ashley, thank you for taking the time to come over and visit my very first post! I adore you & your blog and all of your support (Every.single.day) means the world to me. Thank you for everything and I’m happy we are friends.
Totally Pin-able! Thanks for the yummy – my son has requested these for his Bday
Kisha
Kisha J @The Sunflowergal Blog recently posted..Pea Porridge Hot…
Thanks Kisha! this is my first blog post ever. I’m glad you like them.
I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own blog and was curious what all is required to get setup? I’m assuming having
a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny?
I’m not very web savvy so I’m not 100% positive. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Hi Micheal – I have a whole section on my blog dedicated to starting a blog: http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/blogging-tips/ Check it out!
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