Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F.
Line 8 x 8 x 2-inch metal baking pan with heavy-duty foil, leaving 2-inch overhang around edges and pressing firmly into corners and up sides of pan.
Coat foil with nonstick spray.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl.
Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter, sugar, and butter in large bowl until smooth.
Add egg and vanilla; beat on low speed until smooth.
Add flour mixture; beat on low speed just to blend.
Transfer half of dough to prepared pan (about scant 1 1/2 cups).
Place remaining dough in freezer for 10 minutes.
Using fingertips, press dough evenly onto bottom of pan.
Spread jelly over in even layer.
Remove dough from freezer; using fingertips, break into grape-size pieces and scatter over jelly layer.
Sprinkle chopped nuts over.
Bake bars until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Cool bars completely in pan on rack.
Using foil overhang as aid, lift bars from pan.
Gently peel foil from edges.
Cut into 16 squares.
DO AHEAD: can be made 3 days ahead.
Store airtight at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.