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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars – A Nostalgic Homemade Delight

These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars combine nostalgia with homemade simplicity, perfect for gatherings or a pick-me-up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter For a vegan version, try margarine or coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use almond extract for a different twist.
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 1 yolk Egg
  • 2 cups Self-Rising Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour + 1 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp salt.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter No sugar added; almond butter for nut-free version.
For the Jelly Layer
  • 1 cup Grape Jelly Or substitute with your favorite jam.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined, about 1 minute.
  4. Gradually mix in the self-rising flour at a low speed until just combined.
  5. Spread about ⅔ of the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Whisk the grape jelly until smooth, then spread it over the batter.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the jelly layer.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep the bars soft. Experiment with different jellies or add chocolate chips for variation.

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