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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars combine rich peanut butter and sweet jelly for a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan

Ingredients
  

For the Base

  • 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

For the Topping

  • ¾ cup grape jelly or jam, or any other flavor
  • ½ cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  • Add flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined.
  • Spread half of the batter in the prepared pan. Top with grape jelly and remaining batter.
  • Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

Store the bars in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Keyword dessert bars, jelly bars, peanut butter bars