Peanut Butter And Jelly Bars

4.72 from 7 votes

Peanut Butter And Jelly Bars

Do you love a good peanut butter & jelly sandwich? A quick and easy dessert, these Peanut Butter And Jelly Bars showcase the classic combo in a fun new way. These easy to make dessert bars are a sweet treat perfect for beginning or ending any day of the week!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 978kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

1 cup butter softened
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs room temperature
2 cups creamy peanut butter
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cup grape jelly

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Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until whipped and fluffy.
Add in the eggs, extract, and peanut butter-- mixing until evenly incorporated.
Slowly add in the flour and baking powder, mixing consistently until evenly incorporated.
Lightly grease a 9x13" pan with non-stick cooking spray. Spread 2/3 of the batter evenly out over the bottom of the pan.
Using a spatula, spread the jam/jelly out over the batter leaving a half inch clean on all sides.
Using a teaspoon, drop the remaining batter/dough evenly out over top of the dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

Don't like grape jelly? You can sub strawberry jelly or raspberry jam.
Want to add even more peanut butter flavor? Sprinkle a handful of peanut butter chips on top before baking.
Want to add some crunch? Instead of peanut butter chips, add a sprinkle of chopped salted peanuts instead.
Let the bars cool SIGNIFICANTLY before slicing and serving. If you skip this step they will want to fall apart and crumble.
For an extra sweet finish, serve these dessert bars with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
For easier removal, instead of spraying the baking dish with nonstick spray- you can line it with parchment paper instead.

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