Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies
Ingredients
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In 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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¼ cup sugar
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¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking
flour
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1¼ tsps baking powder
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1 tsp xanthan gum
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup semisweet chocolate chip
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¼ cup salted peanuts, chopped
Cooking time: 20-25m – Temperature: 176°C
Method
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.
2. Transfer to a 9-inch. square baking
pan coated with cooking spray. Bake
at 176°C for 20-25 minutes or until a
toothpick inserted in the centre
comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Cut into squares.