Peanut Butter Blondies

By weez50

Ingredients

• Frosting:
• 2 c. flour
• 1 1/2 t. baking powder
• 1 t. salt
• 1 c. shortening
• 1 c. peanut butter
• 1 lb. packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 T. vanilla extract
• 1/4 c. chopped peanuts
• 1 lb. confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 c. peanut butter
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. vanilla
• 1/3 c. hot water

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350. Coat two 13x9x2 inch baking pans with cooking spray.

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

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

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

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

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