Peanut Butter Blondies

 It has been ages since I posted a recipe.  It has been ages since I've done any serious baking.  We had a long, hot, dry summer which meant turning the oven on wasn't really something I wanted to do.  Now autumn has arrived and with the cool weather comes the desire to bake and eat comforting treats again.  

Generally I share recipes that measure the ingredients by volume using American measuring cups.  Some of my readers prefer to weigh their ingredients and this is especially for them:  

Peanut Butter Blondies

Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) or 160C (320F) for a fan oven.  Grease and line an 8 inch square pan with some baking paper.  Weigh the following ingredients:

115 grams butter or baking margarine - melt and set aside

125 grams smooth peanut butter

225 grams soft brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 medium eggs

175 grams plain flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

150 grams chocolate chips

In a large mixing bowl combine the butter, sugar, and peanut butter.  Add the eggs, vanilla, and baking powder.  Mix until everything is well combined. 

Add the flour and stir to make a smooth batter.   Mix in the chocolate chips. 

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth to evenly distribute.  

Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle of the blondies comes out clean... BUT do not over bake.  

Cool the blondies in the baking tin, cut and enjoy!  

This recipe was originally from the Sweetest Menu with very minor adaptations.