The Dogmother Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I thought that this Rachel Allen recipe would be too sweet for me but it's just wonderful - easy to make, quick to cook and delicious warm form the oven with vanilla ice cream on top... I couldn't eat more than one mind you! Ingredients 125 g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 100 g butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing 150 g crunchy peanut butter 175 g light brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 75 g white chocolate, chopped Method 1. Preheat the oven to 170C/gas 3. Butter the sides of a 20 x 20cm square cake tin and line the base with greaseproof paper. 2. Sift the flour and baking powder into a small bowl and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and peanut butter together until very soft. Add the sugar, egg and vanilla extract and beat until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder and the chopped chocolate and mix to form a dough. 4. Place the dough into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and almost firm in the centre. 5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin, before removing and cutting into squares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 MMMmmmm - they look gorgeous! Thanks for that - I've been trying to find something to complement the Nigella brownies, which I frequently make. Nigella does Blondies in her last book but they have porridge oats in and I cannot get used to the texture, they feel wrong somehow. I think I might be trying these at the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 They have a lovely light texture with a bit of gooeyness in the middle. Let me know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 They look absolutely disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yes, totally vile, couldn't eat one if you paid me I was just telling my boss about them and saying that I hadn't expected to like them at all and can only manage half at a time, but the combo of flavours is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Om nom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Mmm, finally got round to making these today - I am going to be 'most popular girl in the form' tomorrow when I take them into work! Of course, I had to trim the edges to make them fit into the Lock-n-Lock. Very easy, and not nearly as sweet as I'd expected (which is a good thing!) although I made them with Whole Earth peanut butter, which is unsweetened; I expect if you made them with the more usual sort, they would be a bit gooier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 I use the Whole Earth one too - it's far less 'synthetic' and sweet, much firmer in consistency too. I hope that 'the class' enjoys them tomorrow. A friend has mentioned that she made them with Almond butter so I shall try that version next; I expect it to taste sweeter, so maybe not such a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I made my second batch with Almond Butter and they were much nicer than with peanut butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Moreton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Moreton? Is that a request Lewis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Cor - these look gorgeous! I reckon Lewis could rustle some of these up in student accomodation easy. Then he could drop me one or two off..ha! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I've just searched for this recipe again, as I want to make something to take into work tomorrow for my line manager's last day I'd forgotten how gorgeous these were, and they will pair well with the Nigella Chocolate Brownies which I made earlier in the week. Thought I'd bump this recipe for the benefit of any new forum members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Thanks Olly. Funnily enough we bought some of these at a market stall yesterday but they weren't so nice; a bit dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I made some for a party last week and I can vouch for their extreme yumminess ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Ooh, this might be an idea for something to make for work. It is my team's turn in the bake-off next month and although I love baking I hate doing it under instruction! Think these would be ok and would travel 70 miles into work without too much bother! I actually don't care about winning, not very competitive I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Looney, they are really easy and they travel very well as they're quite firm and cakey. I overcooked mine a bit, but they were still very popular today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Excellent! I'll go and get some peanut butter...may just have to do a practise run to begin with.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Be warned... they are unbelievably delicious when still warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Ooh, these look interesting. I did have some peanut butter I was trying to use up but the human dustbin in residence has eaten it Might have to get some more. No cake till after my holiday, mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 I'm afraid that they are rather more-ish Claire We always have peanut butter in the house as it's the easiest way to give the dogs their worming tablets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
