GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BLONDIES

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies image

I converted these blondies to be gluten-free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were really craving brownies one night, and this cakelike treat hit the spot! They're an enticing spin on gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. -Becky Klope, Loudonville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

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., Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges