Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars, a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and sweet strawberry jam baked into chewy squares. These bars are the ultimate treat for snacks, bake sales, or family gatherings, providing a comforting twist on a classic favorite. With their rich flavors and easy preparation, they’re bound to become a household favorite. Ready in just under an hour, Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are versatile enough for lunchboxes or dessert after dinner. Customize them with your favorite jam flavor for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, peanut butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared dish to form the base layer.
- Spread strawberry jam evenly over the base layer.
- Crumble remaining dough on top of the jam layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg