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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars - Recipe

Fun dessert for kids using some of their favorite ingredients.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars Recipe
Directions
  • Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan; then dust the pan with flour.
  • In a large electric mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light yellow, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Turn mixer on low; add vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter, and mix until all of the ingredients are combined.
  • In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture. Mix just until combined.
  • Spread 2/3 of the dough into the baking pan.
  • Spread the jam evenly over the dough.
  • Drop small mounds of the remaining dough evenly over the jam. Note: the jam doesn't have to be completely covered, because it will even out during baking.
  • Sprinkle the top with chopped peanuts and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let cool and cut into squares.
     
     
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Container: 9" x 13" baking pan, large mixer with bowl, and a medium bowl
    Servings: 16
    Ingredients
    -2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into squares
    -1 1/2 cups sugar
    -1 teaspoon vanilla
    -2 large eggs
    -2 cups smooth peanut butter
    -3 cups flour
    -1 teaspoon baking powder
    -1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
    -1 1/2 cups (18 oz.) raspberry or favorite flavor of jam
    -2/3 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped