These Peanut Butter Chips and Jelly Bars are a delightful twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, transformed into a shareable dessert. The base is a tender, buttery shortbread crust that provides a perfect contrast to the sweet, fruity layer of grape jelly. Topped with a crumbly mixture studded with rich peanut butter chips, each bite offers a satisfying crunch and deep nutty flavor. These bars are incredibly easy to make, requiring no special equipment&# 226;ÂÂjust mix, layer, and bake. They are perfect for potlucks, school snacks, or an after-school treat. The combination of textures, from the soft crust to the chewy jelly and crispy chips, makes this recipe a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Store them in an airtight container to keep the crust crisp and the jelly fresh.
Peanut Butter Chips & Jelly Bars
Description
These Peanut Butter Chips and Jelly Bars are a delightful twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, transformed into a shareable dessert. The base is a tender, buttery shortbread crust that provides a perfect contrast to the sweet, fruity layer of grape jelly. Topped with a crumbly mixture studded with rich peanut butter chips, each bite offers a satisfying crunch and deep nutty flavor. These bars are incredibly easy to make, requiring no special equipment&# 226;ÂÂjust mix, layer, and bake. They are perfect for potlucks, school snacks, or an after-school treat. The combination of textures, from the soft crust to the chewy jelly and crispy chips, makes this recipe a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Store them in an airtight container to keep the crust crisp and the jelly fresh.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
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Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
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In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
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Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add the beaten egg to the flour mixture and blend until well combined.
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Reserve about half of the crumb mixture for the topping.
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Press the remaining half of the mixture firmly onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
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Spread the grape jelly evenly over the pressed crust.
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Sprinkle 1 cup of the peanut butter chips evenly over the jelly layer.
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In a small bowl, stir the reserved crumb mixture with the remaining 2/3 cup of peanut butter chips.
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Sprinkle this topping mixture evenly over the jelly and chips.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the top is set.
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Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2222.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 146.6g226%
- Saturated Fat 31.8g159%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1445.3mg61%
- Total Carbohydrate 180.4g61%
- Dietary Fiber 17.4g70%
- Sugars 84.3g
- Protein 71.6g144%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
