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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars: A Chewy Nostalgic Treat

Enjoy Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars, a chewy nostalgic treat that transforms classic flavors into a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use salted butter if needed
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar for deeper flavor can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Artificial vanilla works in a pinch
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature for optimal results
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Natural peanut butter can alter texture
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness for best results
Jam Layer
  • 1 cup Strawberry Jam Other jams can be used; choose thicker consistency

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • stand mixer
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together the unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, then add the pure vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Spread the strawberry jam over the dough layer evenly.
  7. Crumble the remaining dough over the jam layer.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and springy to touch.
  9. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

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