Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Description:
These delightful Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are a treasured recipe shared by a dear friend. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, they make for a scrumptious treat any time of day. Pair them with a tall glass of milk for the ultimate indulgence. While any flavor of jelly can be used, the classic grape jelly adds a nostalgic touch to these bars.
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie ๐ช
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Shortening |
| 3/4 cup | Chunky peanut butter |
| 1 cup | Light brown sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 1/4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 cup | Rolled oats |
| 2 tbsp | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 3/4 cup | Light brown sugar |
| 2 tbsp | Shortening |
| To taste | Grape jelly (or any preferred flavor) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 162.9
- Fat Content: 7.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.5mg
- Sodium Content: 54.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 11.3g
- Protein Content: 3.8g
Yield: 24 cookies
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Grease a 9ร13 inch pan and set it aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the shortening, chunky peanut butter, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Stir in the all-purpose flour until the dough forms. Then, fold in the rolled oats until evenly distributed.
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Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing it out with a spatula to create an even layer.
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Prepare the streusel topping by combining the flour, cinnamon, light brown sugar, and shortening in a separate bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend the ingredients until crumbly.
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Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cookie dough in the pan.
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Using a small spoon, make 24 depressions in the dough, arranging them in a 6ร4 grid pattern.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
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Remove the pan from the oven and gently press down on the depressions again using the back of a spoon.
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Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
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Once again, remove the pan from the oven and spoon approximately 1/2 teaspoon of grape jelly (or your preferred flavor) into each depression.
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Bake for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the jelly to set slightly.
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Cool the bars in the pan on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes, then carefully slice them into squares or bars.
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Serve these delectable Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars either warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures with every bite!
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are sure to become a family favorite, perfect for gatherings, bake sales, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. Enjoy the timeless taste of peanut butter and jelly in a convenient and delicious bar form!
