Because June is Desserts for Dudes month around here, I let kiddo pick our first recipe to try. (I also let him choose because I truly wanted to make ALL of them.)
Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Chip Blondies
{from Peanut Butter Comfort, with permission of Averie Sunshine}
yield: 9 large squares
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8x8" pan with foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and stir to combine. Add the flour and stir just until combined, taking care not to overmix.
Fold in 3/4 cups chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing with an offset spatula if needed.
Melt the peanut butter in the microwave for about 45 seconds, on high power, and stir until smooth. Evenly drizzle the peanut butter over the batter. Run a knife through the batter, back and forth a few times, to marble it. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips over the top.
Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until the edges begin to slightly pull away from the pan. The peanut butter won't appear fully done but will set up as the blondies cool.
Allow the bars to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
The rest of you guys...get in your kitchen this instant and make these beauties! (I'll admit that was a little bossy, but DO IT!)
