Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies Recipe — Quick & Gooey

This gluten-free peanut butter blondies recipe yields soft, chewy bars bursting with rich peanut butter flavor and melty chocolate chips. Sweet, slightly salty, and easy to make—these blondies are seriously addictive.

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blondies

If you love peanut butter, these blondies will become a favorite. They’re soft and chewy, perfectly sweet, and studded with melty chocolate for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

Think classic blondies but richer and nuttier—fully gluten-free and easy to make.

Simple Ingredients You Need For The Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blondies

• Gluten-free all-purpose flour (use a blend with xanthan gum)
• Brown sugar (golden or dark brown works; avoid white sugar)
• Unsalted butter (melted; can substitute vegan butter)
• Creamy peanut butter (natural or an alternative nut butter works)
• Egg
• Pure vanilla extract
• Baking soda
• Salt
• White and semi-sweet chocolate chips (milk, dark, or chocolate chunks also work)
• Optional: flaky sea salt, Reese’s pieces, granulated sugar, maple syrup, or vanilla ice cream for serving

How To Make

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer. Add brown sugar and beat 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla, then beat until blended.
4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the peanut butter mixture. Mix on low speed and avoid overmixing—the batter will be thick.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake 25–30 minutes, until the top is just beginning to turn a very light brown.

Storing Leftovers

Keep blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. They also freeze well—thaw or microwave a piece briefly when you want a warm treat.

Tips And Tricks For Best Results

• Don’t overmix after adding flour to keep the blondies tender and chewy.
• Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture.
• Slightly underbake for an extra gooey center.
• Let them cool completely before cutting so the bars hold together.

What Are Chewy Peanut Butter Blondies?

Blondies are essentially brownies without cocoa powder, which gives them a lighter color and a caramel-like flavor from brown sugar. That brown sugar is also what creates the chewy texture. Adding chocolate chips to the batter gives a delicious contrast of fudgy interior and melty pockets of chocolate. These bars are a crowd-pleasing dessert—great for picnics, potlucks, lunchboxes, or anytime you want a sweet treat that isn’t as intense as a rich fudge brownie.

Other Gluten Free Desserts You May Want To Try!

• Gluten Free Chocolate Glazed Donuts
• Double Chocolate Sea Salt Fudge Brownies
• No-Bake Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
• Gluten Free Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
• Brownie Crinkle Cookies

If you try these gluten-free blondies, please leave a comment and a rating—I’d love to see your results!