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Peanut Butter & Jam Bars

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These Peanut Butter & Jam Bars feature a rich, crunchy peanut butter crust topped with a layer of sweet strawberry preserves and a crumbly peanut butter topping. The bars are baked until golden and finished with a simple drizzle of powdered sugar glaze. They offer a perfect balance of savory peanut butter and fruity jam, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Calories: 953.5
Description
These Peanut Butter & Jam Bars feature a rich, crunchy peanut butter crust topped with a layer of sweet strawberry preserves and a crumbly peanut butter topping. The bars are baked until golden and finished with a simple drizzle of powdered sugar glaze. They offer a perfect balance of savory peanut butter and fruity jam, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Chunky peanut butter
  • 1 lg Egg
  • 1 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 cup Strawberry preserves
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 tsp Hot water
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, softened butter, peanut butter, and egg until well blended.
  3. 3
    Stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. 4
    Remove about 1 cup of the dough and set aside for the topping.
  5. 5
    Press the remaining dough firmly and evenly onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  6. 6
    Spread the strawberry preserves evenly over the dough layer.
  7. 7
    Crumble the reserved dough generously over the preserves layer.
  8. 8
    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. 9
    Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  10. 10
    While cooling, make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and melted butter.
  11. 11
    Add hot water one teaspoon at a time, stirring until the glaze is smooth and thin enough to drizzle.
  12. 12
    Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
  13. 13
    Cut into 2x1.25-inch bars before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 953.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43.0g67%
Saturated Fat 19.3g97%
Cholesterol 157.8mg53%
Sodium 261.3mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 127.7g43%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 65.6g
Protein 18.9g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure the bars cool completely before cutting to prevent them from crumbling.

You can substitute strawberry preserves with raspberry or apricot jam for a different flavor profile.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

For a richer crust, you can use salted butter and omit any added salt in the recipe.

Keywords: peanut butter, strawberry, bars, dessert, baking, preserves, easy, comfort food, potluck, snack, glaze, shortbread, homemade, sweet, classic
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