Description
These Halloween Peanut Butter Blondies are a festive and delicious treat combining the rich flavors of peanut butter, chocolate chips, and Reese’s Pieces candies. Perfectly moist with a slightly chewy texture, they are topped with colorful Halloween sprinkles for a fun seasonal twist. Ideal for parties or an everyday indulgence during the spooky season.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Butter, melted
- 1 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1 Large Egg Yolk
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 1/3 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Mix-Ins
- 3/4 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 3/4 Cup Peanut Butter Chips
- 1 Cup Reese’s Pieces
- 5 Oreos, chopped
- Halloween Sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature while preparing the batter.
- Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Mix on medium speed for about 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
- Add Peanut Butter and Egg Yolk: Stir in the peanut butter and the egg yolk. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add the remaining two eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet Mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing which could cause toughness.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, Reese’s Pieces, and chopped Oreos until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease and line an 8×11 or 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the blondies.
- Press Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and press it down evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Add Sprinkles and Bake: Sprinkle Halloween sprinkles evenly on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 16 squares and enjoying.
Notes
- Do not overbake; blondies are best with a slightly fudgy center.
- For easier clean-up, line the baking pan with parchment paper extending over the sides to lift the blondies easily.
- Mix-ins can be customized with other candies or nuts based on preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (approx. 2x2 inch piece)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg