Peanut butter and jelly make for a classic combination. Why limit those flavors to a sandwich? Try them in this recipe.

Cool completely before slicing and serving. (Stacey Little/Southern Bite)

Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Serves: 12 to 16 blondies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (1½ sticks), melted
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup jelly (I prefer grape or strawberry)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, use a sturdy whisk to whisk together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar.
4. Add the vanilla and mix well.
5. Add the beaten eggs and whisk together.
6. Add the flour mixture to sugar and butter mixture and stir with a spoon to combine.
7. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
8. Place the peanut butter and jelly in two separate bowls. Warm each of them in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds until smooth and spoonable. Just be cautious not to heat it until it’s liquidy. Stirring the jelly will help smooth it out.
9. Drop tablespoons full of peanut butter and jelly alternating on the top of the blondie batter to cover the top.
10. Use a butter knife or skewer to swirl through the peanut butter and jelly well.
11. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set.
12. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out “The Southern Bite Cookbook.”