Peanut Butter & Bacon Blondies Recipe

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Bake Time: 25 Minutes + Cooling
Makes: 2 Dozen

Ingredients:
- 2 Cups of Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 cup of Butter; melted
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Tsp. of Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups of All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Tsp. of Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp. of Baking Soda
- Dash of Salt
- 8 Bacon Strips; Cooked & Crumbled

Frosting:
- 1 Cup of Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Cup of Butter; softened
- 2 Cups of Confectioners' Sugar
- 1 Tsp. of Vanilla Extract
- 3 to 4 Tsp. of 2% Milk
- 6 Bacon Strips; cooked and crumbled

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 13x9 inch pan with parchment paper, letting ends extend up and slightly over sides; grease the paper.

2. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Fold in bacon.

3. Spread into prepared pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment paper, remove from pan.

4. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Frost blondies; sprinkle with bacon. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Bon Appetit!