Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan; 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups strawberry jam, or other flavor; 1 cup salted peanuts (5 ounces), roughly chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups strawberry jam, or other flavor
1 cup salted peanuts (5 ounces), roughly chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking pan, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
3
Butter the parchment, dust with flour, and tap out excess.
4
Place butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
5
Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
6
With mixer running, add eggs and peanut butter; beat until combined, about 2 minutes.
7
Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
8
Add to the butter mixture, and beat on low speed until combined.
9
Add vanilla.
10
Transfer two-thirds of mixture to prepared pan; spread evenly with an offset spatula.
11
Using offset spatula, spread jam on top of peanut-butter mixture.
12
Crumble remaining third of peanut butter mixture on top of jam.
13
Sprinkle evenly with peanuts.
14
Bake until golden, 45 to 60 minutes, rotating halfway through.
15
Tent loosely with foil if bars are getting too dark.
16
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
17
Run knife around edges and refrigerate, 1 to 2 hours.
18
Cut into about thirty-six bars (about 1 1/2 by 2 inches).
19
Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.

2217

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan, 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

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