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Peanut Butter Chips & Jelly Bars

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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;€”just 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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16
Calories: 2222.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
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;€”just 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
  • 1 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 cup Cold butter or margarine
  • 1 Egg; beaten
  • 3/4 cup Grape jelly
  • 10 ounce Reese's Peanut Butter Chips
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
  2. 2
    Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  4. 4
    Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. 5
    Add the beaten egg to the flour mixture and blend until well combined.
  6. 6
    Reserve about half of the crumb mixture for the topping.
  7. 7
    Press the remaining half of the mixture firmly onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  8. 8
    Spread the grape jelly evenly over the pressed crust.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle 1 cup of the peanut butter chips evenly over the jelly layer.
  10. 10
    In a small bowl, stir the reserved crumb mixture with the remaining 2/3 cup of peanut butter chips.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle this topping mixture evenly over the jelly and chips.
  12. 12
    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the top is set.
  13. 13
    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.

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