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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars Recipe

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars Recipe
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Deliciously rich and chewy Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars combine creamy peanut butter dough with a sweet strawberry jam filling, perfect for a nostalgic dessert or snack that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Filling

  • 2 cup strawberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter, Peanut Butter, and Sugar: Using a standing mixer, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder to ensure even distribution.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet peanut butter mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Form Bottom Layer: Take about two-thirds of the dough and evenly press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to cover the entire surface.
  7. Add Jam Layer: Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the dough base layer, ensuring coverage to the edges but without overly thick application.
  8. Top with Remaining Dough: Crumble the remaining dough over the jam layer, distributing it evenly to cover the jam as much as possible.
  9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the topping comes out mostly clean.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars for serving to ensure clean slices and texture.
  11. Enjoy and Share: Serve the bars as a delightful treat and consider leaving a comment or rating to share your experience with this recipe.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs to help the dough mix more uniformly.
  • Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaning.
  • Do not overmix after combining wet and dry ingredients to maintain tender bars.
  • You can substitute strawberry jam with any other favorite flavor such as raspberry or grape.
  • Ensure the bars cool completely to firm up before cutting to avoid crumble.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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