Peanut Butter Blondies

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 pound packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 1 pound confectioners sugar
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup hot water

Details

Servings 48
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pans with cooking spray.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes. Add eggs; beat 3 minutes more. Add vanilla.

4. On low speed, beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the peanuts.

5. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool slightly.

6. Frosting: Beat confectioners sugar, peanut butter, shortening, salt and vanilla. Add hot water a little at a time. Beat until smooth. Spread over blondies while still warm.