Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Health score
1%
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
65 min.
20
284kcal

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with these Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars, a treat that is bound to become a household favorite! Perfectly combining the classic taste of creamy peanut butter with the sweet tang of strawberry preserves, these bars are a nostalgic nod to the beloved childhood sandwich but in a chewy, luscious dessert form.

What’s not to love about these bars? They offer a satisfying crunch of salted peanuts, bursts of peanut butter chips, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will leave you craving more. Whether you’re looking for a quick afternoon snack or a sweet treat to impress guests, these Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars fit the bill. With just a little over an hour of prep and baking time, you can whip up a batch that serves 20, making them ideal for gatherings, parties, or even lunchboxes.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as they bake, golden and bubbly, inviting everyone to gather around. These bars are not only easy to make but also wonderfully versatile, allowing you to experiment with different flavors of preserves if you like. Get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to this scrumptious, homemade dessert that brings smiles and happy memories in every bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup creamy peanut butter 
  • large eggs at room temperature
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.7 cup peanut butter chips 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.7 cup roasted peanuts salted
  • 1.5 cups strawberry jam 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 lb butter unsalted softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Butter and lightly flour a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  2. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Lower speed; add egg, vanilla and peanut butter and beat until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt. On low speed, slowly add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture.
  4. Mix until just combined. Set aside 1/2 cup dough.
  5. Using your fingertips, press remaining dough into an even layer in pan.
  6. Spread preserves over dough. Crumble reserved 1/2 cup dough over preserves and then sprinkle with peanuts and peanut butter chips.
  7. Bake until golden and bubbly, 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein7.79%
Fat42.96%
Carbs49.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.3
Glycemic Load
20.26
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.8604348146397%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:283.65kcal
14.18%
Fat:13.95g
21.46%
Saturated Fat:4.68g
29.24%
Carbohydrates:35.98g
11.99%
Net Carbohydrates:34.4g
12.51%
Sugar:21.26g
23.62%
Cholesterol:21.49mg
7.16%
Sodium:157.76mg
6.86%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Protein:5.69g
11.38%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.97%
Vitamin B3:3.01mg
15.05%
Folate:38.53µg
9.63%
Vitamin E:1.37mg
9.13%
Phosphorus:86.04mg
8.6%
Magnesium:33.51mg
8.38%
Selenium:5.45µg
7.79%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.48%
Copper:0.13mg
6.44%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.43%
Fiber:1.59g
6.34%
Iron:0.95mg
5.3%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.17%
Potassium:145.33mg
4.15%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.63%
Vitamin A:155.19IU
3.1%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.95%
Vitamin C:2.24mg
2.72%
Calcium:26.45mg
2.65%
Source:My Recipes