Touchdown Peanut Butter Blondie Bars
December 9, 2025
Soft, chewy peanut butter blondie bars loaded with chocolate football chips for the ultimate game-day dessert.
These Touchdown Peanut Butter Blondie Bars are the kind of dessert that instantly feels like game day fun. They taste like thick, soft peanut butter cookies baked into bar form, with rich peanut butter flavor and chocolate football chips tucked into every bite for a playful twist that’s perfect for watch parties, team snacks, or anytime you want a themed treat that still feels classic and crowd-pleasing.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Thick, soft peanut butter blondie texture that tastes like a giant peanut butter cookie.
- Packed with chocolate football chips for a fun game-day look.
- Simple pantry ingredients with no mixer needed.
- One-bowl recipe that comes together fast.
- Bakes in under 30 minutes for an easy football dessert.
- Slices cleanly into party-ready bars.
- Festive enough for watch parties but classic enough to make year-round.
Ingredient Notes
- Peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter creates that thick, soft, cookie-like texture. Natural peanut butter isn’t recommended since oil separation can change the consistency.
- Brown sugar: Adds deep sweetness and moisture that gives these blondie bars their chew and rich flavor.
- Nestlé Milk Chocolate Football Morsels: The star of the recipe, adding playful game-day fun and pops of classic milk chocolate throughout the bars.
Before You Bake
Can I use natural peanut butter?
No. Natural peanut butter tends to separate and can make the batter greasy or cause the bars to bake unevenly. Creamy, shelf-stable peanut butter gives the best thick, cookie-style texture.
Do these bake up more cake-like or cookie-like?
They taste like thick peanut butter cookies in bar form. The texture is soft and chewy, not fluffy like cake.
Should the center look fully done when I pull them out?
Yes. The center should be set but still soft. A slight jiggle is fine, but wet batter means they need a few more minutes.
Touchdown Peanut Butter Blondie Bars
Ingredients
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons Nestlé Milk Chocolate Football Morsels
- Optional: chocolate drizzle for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter and peanut butter until fully smooth. Whisk in the brown sugar until the mixture looks glossy and thickened. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gently stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt just until no dry streaks remain. Fold in ½ cup of the football morsels.
- Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of morsels over the top, pressing them lightly into the surface so they stay put but remain visible.
- Bake for 22–26 minutes, until the edges turn golden and the center is set. Let cool completely before slicing to keep those football chips crisp and picture-perfect. Drizzle with melted chocolate if you want an extra game-day finish.
FAQ
Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of football morsels?
Yes. Any milk chocolate or semi-sweet chips work perfectly if you can’t find the themed morsels.
How do I store leftover blondies?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days for a firmer texture.
Can I freeze these blondie bars?
Yes. Wrap individual bars tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Can I double this recipe?
Absolutely. Double the ingredients and bake in a 9×13 pan, adding about 5–8 minutes to the bake time.
Can I add extra mix-ins?
Yes. Mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or peanut butter chips can be added as long as total mix-ins stay around 1 to 1¼ cups to keep the texture balanced.
Sprinkle of Fun
Bake these Touchdown Peanut Butter Blondie Bars ahead of kickoff, slice them into squares, and stack them on a platter next to your game-day snacks. They’re perfect for grabbing between plays, sharing with friends during commercials, or wrapping up as sweet take-home treats for the winning team’s biggest fans.
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