Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies Recipe

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I converted these blondies to be gluten-free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were really craving brownies one night, and this cakelike treat hit the spot! —Becky Klope, Loudonville, New York

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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies Recipe

Prep:15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

15 20 35

Ingredients

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
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

Directions

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.
Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 bar equals 176 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 142 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies in Healthy Cooking December/January 2013, p87