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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Delicious and chewy peanut butter and jelly bars, perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 1/2 cup jelly or jam your choice of flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until combined.
Assemble the Bars
  1. Spread half of the peanut butter mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  2. Spread the jelly or jam evenly over the peanut butter layer.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining peanut butter mixture over the jelly layer and spread gently.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  2. Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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