Dear Bowl of Fall Goodness,
Why must you be so stinking good together? I thought I could resist the temptation of mixing candy corn, peanuts, and Reese's pieces. That was just silly. Now that the bowl is empty, all I can think about is going to the store for more ingredients for this life changing snack mix. I'll definitely never stop craving this. I guess that means I need to stock up on bags of candy corn while it's still available.
Love, the Girl in the Stretch Pants
Dear Lunch Box,
Can you please remind my children to empty you each and every day? I'm sure you don't like being full of smelly containers all weekend long. I know my nose would appreciate the extra help. Soup containers that have been sitting for three days do not smell good at all.
Love, The Main Dish Washer in the House
Dear Teenage Driver,
I know you are so cool now that you can drive, but can I offer one small piece of advice? If you leave the mall and get into your vehicle, please leave the parking spot, especially if you see a black mini van waiting for your up close parking spot. Do not sit there texting and laughing. And please do not wait until the said black van gives up and drives to the back of the parking lot. The right thing to do is leave asap so others can utilize those close spots.
Love, The Mom Driver who really wanted your close parking spot (yes, I'm lazy)
Dear BruCrew Readers,
Please, please, please do yourself a favor and buy some candy corn, peanuts, and Reese's pieces today. I know my first letter said this was a dangerous mix and that is was addicting. Go ahead and forget about that...you will definitely thank me after you try it. Your pants might hate me, but I can live with that. To help you out a little, I have a blonde brownie recipe that uses up the rest of the snack mix. Yes, it is just as dangerous to eat, but let's live on the edge a little. These peanut butter blonde brownies have so much texture from the snack mix and have such a delicious peanut butter flavor, that you just can't stop munching. The candy corn gives the perfect amount of chew in each bite too. You are going to love them...promise.
Love, The Baker Chick who just realized how long its been since posting a Blonde Brownie.
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Recipe
Peanut Butter Candy Corn Blonde Brownies
Peanut butter blonde brownies with peanuts, Reese's pieces, and candy corn.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 2 cups mini Reese's pieces
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 cup candy corn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and peanut butter.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until creamy.
- Stir together the baking powder, salt, and flour. Slowly add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the Reese's pieces, peanuts, and candy corn by hand.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-27 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 274Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 205mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 6g
Other blonde brownies that you should try:
Marshmallow Reese's Blonde Brownies
Laura Dembowski
I just discovered the awesome combo that is Reese's Pieces, candy corn, and pb. Addictively awesome! Love the idea of putting it into a blondie.
Jocelyn Brubaker
It is seriously my favorite combo right now! 😉 Thanks Laura!
Megan @ Our PInteresting Family
WOW these look amazing!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Megan!!
Niki M
I wanted to make these so badly this morning, but I didn't have candy corn, mini pieces or peanuts in the house...so I improvised. I raided the Halloween candy (yes I am fully stocked and ready) and pulled out bags of mini pb cups and payday bars, for candy corn I used the marshmallow pumpkins instead. They are barely cooled and I've had one already. They are so good!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am loving that you improvised on the recipe so you could make it right away! That is the awesome thing with this blondie...it is totally customizable! Thank you so much for sharing and letting me know how much you liked them!
Chels R.
What a great combination! Josh would love these! Since I have a soft spot for Blondies, I think these will make my list of what to make next 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Chels!! 🙂
Eat Good 4 Life
I have never made blondies before and looking at yours is making me wanting to make some. Loving the peanuts on this!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Miryam!!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
These look amazing - I love peanuts in anything!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Lisa!!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I always love your Blonde Brownies!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Angie!!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff
I was just at the store and saw a bag of candy corn mixed with peanuts ... couldn't believe that I haven't tried it ... Reese's just tips the whole combo over the top! I really didn't need to know about this ... thank you anyway ... my pants don't thank you 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Brenda!!
Vicki Bensinger
Wow now this recipe is packed with goodies that everyone, both kids and adults will love. I'm saving this to add to my cookie swap list. Great recipe as always!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Vicki!!
Tieghan
Holy yum!! And I don't even like candy corn! But I think I can totally do these!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks Tieghan!!
Beth @ bethcakes
Mmm, wish I had one of these! I always try to think of fun things to make with candy corn, but never come up with good ideas. This, however, looks like a very good idea. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Beth!!
Erin | The Emerging Foodie
Oh, Jocelyn. Oh oh oh. You are right about being dangerous. These look sooooo good. Oh my goodness. Can you overnight a box to me, ASAP? 😉 Also at least the girl was parked and texting instead of driving and texting, right??
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, that's true! 😉 Thanks Erin!
Marcie
Dear Baker Chick:
Can you please send the lunchbox letter to my children and FedEx a box of these blondies stat? Really, I don't think I can wait overnight!
Signed,
Frustrated Blondie Craving Mother
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, you got it!!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
Dear Jocelyn,
Please make more and more amazingly delicious bars and brownies. They are adorable and scrumptious and make me happy.
Sincerely, Jess
(loved the letters if you didn't notice heehee!)
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jess!! 🙂
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar
I have yet to make a blondie but it's been on my list FOREVER! These look so yummy - I look forward to candy corn every year.
And I LOVE your letters! Could I get a copy of the lunch box one for my husband? He STILL does that! I do not love the smell of mold in tubberware. Eww.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Lindsay!!
Wendy
Dear Girl in the Stretch Pants and Mom Driver,
The two of you should get together. Parking in the deepest, darkest corner of the parking lot is heart healthy. Safety in numbers, so walk together. Stretch Pants Girl will walk off the excess calories ( thereby making devouring candy corn mix or blondies totally ok) and Mom Driver will walk off her frustration with teenagers who rudely ignore parking lot etiquette.
Sincerely,
An Enthusastic Reader pinning and printing out your Peanut Butter Candy Corn Blondies recipe
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hahaha! Totally loved this!!
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life
I just made blondies the other day after realizing it had been months since I had made any. These look way better! I wouldn't have guessed peanut butter and candy corn would go so well together! The pop of color is great! And this was a really fun post:) Thanks!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Mary!!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
I love candy corn and peanuts together.. never thought to add reeses. That would be amazing. So hate containers that stink after not being watched. My husband is just as bad.. and the end of the week brings surprises 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks Laura!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
I have yet to buy any candy corn, I have been resisting the temptation! This is making want to run right back to the store! Love this post it literally left me smiling and laughing!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks!!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
I am up to my ears in candy corn. Going to try these blondies and put it to good use! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
That's a great idea!! 🙂