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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Chef Sophia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12–16 bars

Description

These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars offer a delightful twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Combining creamy peanut butter with sweet strawberry jam, these chewy bars are perfect for family gatherings, bake sales, or as a sweet snack. Easy to make, flavorful, and versatile, this dessert is sure to please all ages. A fun, nostalgic treat for any occasion!

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 cups creamy peanut butter

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 cups strawberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring there’s an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the Dough:
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the Eggs and Vanilla:
    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until the dough forms.
  5. Assemble the Bars:
    Press about 2/3 of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer. Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the base, leaving a small border around the edges. Crumble the remaining dough over the jam for a textured top layer.
  6. Bake the Bars:
    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is light golden brown.
  7. Cool and Slice:
    Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut them into squares.

Notes

  • Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months.
  • Make It Vegan: To make these bars vegan, substitute the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 2 tablespoons water per egg) and use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Other Jam Flavors: You can experiment with other jams like raspberry, blueberry, or apricot.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasdishes.com/peanut-butter-and-jelly-bars-recipe/