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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies

Name: Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (without xanthan gum); 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon xanthan gum; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023

I converted these blondies to be gluten free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were craving brownies one night, and these cakelike treats hit the spot. They are a fantastic spin on gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. —Becky Klope, Loudonville, New York

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Ingredients

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (without xanthan gum)
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugars and applesauce. Beat in eggs and vanilla until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt; gradually add to peanut butter mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.

Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Test Kitchen Tips

You can cut some of the sugar by making this recipe with natural peanut butter.

Dark brown sugar contains more molasses than light or golden brown sugar. The types are generally interchangeable in recipes. But if you prefer a bolder flavor, choose dark brown sugar.

These desserts are perfect for the devoted peanut butter lover in your life.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 176 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

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