Peanut Butter Blondies

I can sum this recipe up in one word, YUM!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 cup peanut butter chips
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  FROSTING:
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• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup peanut butter chips

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream the peanut butter, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in chips.
• Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
• For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the butter, cocoa, milk, corn syrup and vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost brownies. Sprinkle with chips. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 283 calories, 15 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

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