Blondies II

Moist mouth watering bars topped with rich peanut butter frosting .These yummy treats disappear in my home. If you like, reserve a few of the chocolate chips to sprinkle on top for decoration.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 454 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg yolk
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• ⅓ cup milk
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
• 6 tablespoons peanut butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of butter, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and yolk one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and 6 tablespoons peanut butter. Blend in the sifted ingredients and stir in the chocolate chips. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before frosting.

Step 4

To make the frosting, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup peanut butter together in a medium bowl. Mix in the confectioners sugar until smooth, then gradually stir in milk until a spreadable consistency is reached. Cut, serve and enjoy!