Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are a fun spin on the classic PB&J sandwich. You will be amazed at how easy these bars are to make and how delicious they taste.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 16
Ingredients
1cup(258g)crunchy peanut butter
¾cup(165g)light brown sugar, packed
½cup(113g)unsalted butter, softened
1large egg, room temperature
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1 ¾cups(227g)all-purpose flour
¾teaspoonssalt
½teaspoonsbaking powder
¾cup(255g)grape jelly or jam, or any other flavor
½cup(73g)salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350ºF degrees. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Spray the foil lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl beat together the peanut butter, sugar, and butter until smooth. Add the egg, beat until well blended. Beat in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir with a whisk. Add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture, stir just until blended.
Press 2/3 of the batter into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the jelly evenly over the batter. Crumble the remaining batter evenly over the jam and sprinkle with peanuts.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until bars are golden brown on top. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift the bars out of the pan by the foil overhang. Cut into squares.
Notes
Make ahead tip
Bars can be made 3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.