Now that Thanksgiving’s over and radio stations are playing nonstop Christmas music (that’s a shoutout to you, 97.1), I’m ready to share a ton of holiday baking recipes.
I was just talking to my Jewish friend about how much I love Christmas, despite not being Christian.
While I have friends who attend midnight mass and celebrate the holiday religiously, I think it’s safe to say that many other Christmas celebrators are only in it for all the festivity.
There’s something amazing about how encompassing the holiday spirit is. Christmas music, movies, decorations, food, and sweaters alone can get anyone in the mood for the holidays!
And my specialty is definitely the food. (But also the sweaters and decorating… and did I mention I watch Love Actually at least three times every December and I have a five hour-long holiday playlist?)
Okay, so maybe I’m a little obsessed. What can I say? It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it starts now.
These maple peanut butter blondies are the perfect way to celebrate the holidays this winter. Only seven ingredients, one bowl, and ready in half an hour, these bars are no-stress, but totally delicious. They are extremely moist and fudgy and packed with maple flavor: the peanut butter is definitely secondary to the maple in these! Enjoy xx
- scant 1 cup maple peanut butter
- 1 cup flour
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup almond milk
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- Preheat oven to 350 F and grease and line an 8x8 inch pan.
- Combine all ingredients with a whisk. Using a rubber spatula, transfer batter to pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting and serving.
This looks and sounds incredible!! Can’t wait to try <3
Thank you!
I don’t celebrate Christmas either, and I do love the holiday season. Everyone just seems so happy! And the twinkly lights are lovely.
These are a huge favorite for me because, you know, peanut butter. They’re so thick and chewy looking!
Thanks, Mir!
We celebrate Christmas but we don’t go all out. I think it would be different if we had kids. But with just hubby and I, what’s the point? These blondies sound so good. Maple and peanut butter? I/m hooked!
Yeah, the more the merrier for sure! Thanks 🙂
As a musician, this is one of my favorite times of the year. Somehow I never tire of playing and singing the same carols year after year. Love Actually is just too cute for words too, it always gives me the feels 🙂
I was just looking at a blondie recipe yesterday! Perfectly delicious 🙂
Right?! All the feels. Thanks 🙂
I love Love Actually! It’s one of my favorite holiday movies…such a great storyline! I think I shall watch it sometime this week…with a batch of these maple peanut butter blondies on the table next to me. 🙂
Right?! I can’t wait to watch it!
Medha, Christmas is my fave time of the year and I just turned on my local radio station with the nonstop Christmas music. . I LOVE it. Can’t help myself . . and I love these blondies! Bring on the holiday baking, woot woot!!!!
Thanks 🙂
It’s hard not to love all things Christmas whether you celebrate or not. The lights, baking, and ugly Christmas sweaters are guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face! And so are these blondies! I definitely say yes to maple peanut butter!
Thank you!
These look so easy! I’m such a chocolate person that I often ignore blondies. And then I always regret I did because they are so amazing. Can’t wait to try em as part of my Christmas baking.
They’re really very easy! Thanks 🙂
I LOVE Christmas time, all of it – from midnight mass to movies. Well, almost all of it, because the music on repeat does annoy me. lol. I especially love the baking aspect and these bars look Deeee-lish! LOVE the maple and peanut butter combo here, girlfriend! I could eat a billion of these blondies! SO YUM! Cheers!
Thanks so much!
These look so good! I agree–Christmas is definitely the best time of year hands down! The cheer and love in the air is so catchy, and the coziness, fuzzy socks, Christmas shopping, and holiday lights are so much fun! I look forward to seeing your other baked treats over the next month! ; )
I just bought red and green fuzzy socks! And thanks 🙂
Medha, these are so beautiful! I love how simple the ingredients list is too 🙂
Thanks, Lu!
These will be perfect for Christmas! Pinned! I’m planning on decorating the house today 🙂
Thanks for the pin! And I’m SO jealous- wish I were back at home to decorate 🙂
Thanks for sharing, I definitely want to make these! Would substituting with whole wheat flour change anything?
Whole wheat should be fine, since these are so moist. Generally whole wheat absorbs more liquid, but I don’t think it’ll be a problem with this recipe 🙂
Holy smokes!! Loooove this flavour for a blondie! These look perfectly chewy 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Seven ingredients. One bowl. Half an hour. Done!! And like you – I love everything about the season!!
🙂
I’m Jewish, but I still love Christmas 🙂 the Christmas spirit, and the baking, is infectious! 🙂 These maple peanut butter blondies look right up my alley!
Right?! Thanks!
These blondies look so delicious and easy to make!
I am definitely a big lover of the holidays, but like you, I don’t actually celebrate the religious aspect of Christmas. My family is all about the festivities and togetherness of the holiday. I watch Elf every single year and play nonstop Christmas music from about now to New Year’s Day 🙂
Would you believe I’ve never seen Elf?? Thanks!
Love how easy these bars are to make and they look absolutely perfect!
Thanks 🙂
Yum! Maple Peanut butter blondies!! Everything in that sentence has me drooling into my keyboard right now.
Thanks, Ruby!!
Ah I am loving these blondies. I am a big maple lover!
Thanks! 🙂
I never would have put maple and peanut butter together but you have me convinced I NEED to do it! These look incredible!
Thank you 🙂
Thanks 🙂
I am as excited about the holidays as you are! : ) These maple peanut butter blondies look so moist and sweet…what a great treat with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. I love all the amazing treats we get to see and eat this time of year!
Right? Thanks!
Right?! Loooove hot chocolate 🙂
I’m so excited for Christmas especially all the fun treats. Love the flavors in these blondies! The maple and peanut butter combo sound amazing!
Thank you!
The holiday spirit is definitely a magical thing! I love all the movies, music, pretty decorations!
And these blondies sound awesome!
Thanks, Ashley!
This is one of my favorite times of year too! These blondies look so delicious, love the maple and peanut butter combination.
Thank you, Danielle!!
These look so dense and fudgy — the perfect blondie!
Thanks 🙂
PB blondies with maple syrup???? I’m sooooo in!
Haha thanks!!
I’m not religious, but I LOVE the Christmas spirit and season. Family, fun, memories, and FOOD of course! These would be my addiction, for sure. PB + Maple = Heaven.
Haha thanks!
So simple and such perfect flavors. Maple and peanut butter are just great! This looks so sweet and delicious 🙂
Thank you!
Ohhhh blondies are one of my favorite things ever! These look soo delicious my dear! I got so excited to see Love Actually on your holiday movie marathon list! It’s one of my favorites too…. I love that movie! No doubt, I think Christmas starts on December 1! It lasts the whole month! Just love it!
Exactly! Holidays FOREVER.
These bars would definitely get me in the Christmas spirit — there’s nothing like holiday baking! These sound so delicious with the maple and peanut butter!
Thanks!
Oh I’m sure I will be watching Love Actually at least three times too. My mom is a big sucker for soppy romance movies and nothing else! These bars look so gooey and delicious! Can’t wait to see more of your holiday baking recipes!
Love Actually is my everything. Thanks 🙂
Man, these blondies look amazing! Love how easy they are! & yay for Christmas!
Thanks 🙂
I HAVE to make these blondies. They look and sound amazing.. and so super chewy and sweet (which is just the way I like them). Delicious Medha Xx
Thanks so much 🙂
We have one of those radio stations too and I secretly love it! These blondies sound amazing!! I love the maple and peanut butter together 🙂
Thanks 🙂
These look absolutely addicting! I love all things PB and maple, so I’d snap up the whole batch in no time at all. My family would love these for our holiday baking get togethers as well!
Thanks, Julia!
I’m only in it for the food!! Love these blondies 🙂
Haha thanks 🙂
I love that Christmas extends beyond everyone’s specific religions! It’s just a great part of our culture that we can all enjoy. It is so fun! I’m loving these bars Medha!
Thanks 🙂
They look incredible!! So fudgy and rich 😀 Yum!!
Thanks, Nadia!
Shut the front door! These maple blondies look phenomenal.
And Love Actually is phenomenal. Obviously. Who doesn’t love that movie?! Another one of my holiday favorites is The Holiday. It’s super cute.
It’s so good, right??