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: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter; 3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup grape jelly or other jelly or jam; 2/3 cup coarsely chopped salted dry-roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line 8 x 8 x 2-inch metal baking pan with heavy-duty foil, leaving 2-inch overhang around edges and pressing firmly into corners and up sides of pan. Coat foil with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl. Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter, sugar, and butter in large bowl until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; beat on low speed until smooth. Add flour mixture; beat on low speed just to blend. Transfer half of dough to prepared pan (about scant 1 1/2 cups). Place remaining dough in freezer for 10 minutes. Using fingertips, press dough evenly onto bottom of pan. Spread jelly over in even layer. Remove dough from freezer; using fingertips, break into grape-size pieces and scatter over jelly layer. Sprinkle chopped nuts over.
2
Bake bars until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool bars completely in pan on rack.
3
Using foil overhang as aid, lift bars from pan. Gently peel foil from edges. Cut into 16 squares. DO AHEAD:

993

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: Nonstick vegetable oil spray, 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter, 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.

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Peanut Butter And Jelly Bars

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