Taste of Home
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 16 servings.
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
Ingredients
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2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (without xanthan gum)
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1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon xanthan gum
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped
Directions
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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.
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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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