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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies

6 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by becky klope, Loudonville, New York

Tested by Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Updated on 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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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.
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    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies

    6 reviews
    Prep Time 15 min
    Cook Time 20 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
    Text Ingredients

    Directions

    1. 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.
    2. 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.

    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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