Whether is a PB & J sandwich or a cookie, even a dipping sauce for salad rolls, to me, anything with peanut butter just feels comforting and very satisfying. My daughter loves it too, especially with her banana and apples. I am very thankful that we don’t have any nut allergies in our family so we can enjoy this tasty butter. I was craving for a sweet dessert bar the other day, so I put together this Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies.  It’s quick, easy and just…..hearty! (I think dessert can be hearty too, not just soup….) I used milk chocolate chips, but you can also use white or butterscotch chips, or M&M’s, Reese…..etc.

Makes about 16 squares

• 120 g unsalted butter
• 120 g smooth peanut butter 
• 80 g demerara or brown sugar 
• 60 g granulated sugar 
• 2 eggs
• 5 mL pure vanilla extract 
• 250 g all-purpose flour 
• 3 g baking soda 
• 2 g salt
• 100 g chocolate chips 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Sift together flour,baking soda and salt, set aside 
3. Using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, peanut butter and sugars until fluffy 
4. Mix in eggs and vanilla
5. Add flour mixture in 2 parts, mix until blended 
6. Stir in chocolate chips
7. Bake in a square or a rectangular pan lined with parchment paper for 30-35 minutes (my pan is 9 inch x 13 inch)
8. Cut into squares when cooled