Best 8 Homemade Peanut Butter And Jelly Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of childhood with our delectable Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars! These classic treats combine the irresistible duo of creamy peanut butter and sweet jelly, sandwiched between layers of soft and chewy pastry. Perfect for bake sales, picnics, or a sweet snack, these bars are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. Our recipe features two variations: a traditional version with a classic strawberry jelly filling and a unique twist with a tangy raspberry jelly filling. Both variations offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures, leaving you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these irresistible Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars from scratch!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIE BARS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield about 35 cookie bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup smooth strawberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large (18-by-13 inch) rimmed baking sheet with parchment and spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until completely incorporated.
  • Dab a little cookie dough under each corner of the parchment to keep it from moving. Then dollop the dough in big spoonfuls all over the parchment. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and press the dough into an even layer, filling the baking sheet. Remove the plastic wrap.
  • With a tablespoon, spoon the peanut butter and the strawberry jam all over the cookie dough. Use the back of a spoon to swirl the peanut butter and jelly together, gently pushing them into the surface of the dough.
  • Bake until the cookie is lightly puffed and golden brown at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS



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This version of the childhood combination concentrates the flavors into a sweet dessert that appeals to all ages.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups strawberry jam (or any flavor)
2/3 cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter, and line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease the parchment, and coat inside of pan with flour; set aside. Place butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. On medium speed, add eggs and peanut butter; beat until combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk together salt, baking powder, and flour. Add to bowl of mixer on low speed; combine. Add vanilla. Transfer two-thirds of mixture to prepared pan; spread evenly with offset spatula. Using offset spatula, spread jam on top of peanut-butter mixture. Dollop remaining third of peanut-butter mixture on top of jam. Sprinkle with peanuts.
  • Bake until golden, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool; cut into about 36 1 1/2-by-2-inch pieces.

PEANUT JELLY BARS



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A layer of grape jelly between a peanut-oatmeal crust and topping gives these bars a taste of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! The recipe is from Sonja Blow of Reeds Spring, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 jar (12 ounces) grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture just until combined. Stir in oats and peanuts (mixture will be crumbly)., Press half of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread with jelly. Cover with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups strawberry jam, or other flavor
2/3 cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter, and line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease the parchment, and coat inside of pan with flour; set aside. Place butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. On medium speed, add eggs and peanut butter; beat until combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk together salt, baking powder, and flour. Add to bowl of mixer on low speed; combine. Add vanilla. Transfer two-thirds of mixture to prepared pan; spread evenly with offset spatula. Using offset spatula, spread jam on top of peanut-butter mixture. Dollop remaining third of peanut-butter mixture on top of jam. Sprinkle with peanuts.
  • Bake until golden, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool; cut into about thirty-six 1 1/2-by-2-inch pieces.

PEANUT BUTTER 'N' JELLY BARS



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My two young sons are crazy about these simple, fast cookie bars. And as a busy mom, easy preparation makes this one scrumptious dessert I can rely on-even at the last minute. You might want to vary the jam or jelly to suit your own family's tastes. -Carolyn Mulloy, Davison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1 can (16 ounces) buttercream frosting
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam or grape jelly

Steps:

  • Let dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with peanut butter chips. , Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are firm to the touch. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat frosting and peanut butter until smooth. Spread over bars. Drop jam by teaspoonfuls over frosting; cut through frosting with a knife to swirl the jam.

Nutrition Facts :

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS



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I got this recipe from a friend of mine. These cookies are delicious! As with any bar cookie, they are easier to make than drop cookies. I love these with a glass of milk. Although any flavor jelly can be used, grape is my favorite!

Provided by Whisper

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup oats
2 tablespoons flour
1 dash cinnamon
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Spread in a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Combine dry ingredients of streusel; cut in shortening.
  • Sprinkle streusel over cookie dough.
  • With a small spoon, make 24 depressions in the dough (6x4).
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Take out of oven; press depressions again.
  • Bake for 10 more minutes.
  • Take out of oven and spoon 1/2 tsp jelly into each depression.
  • Bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.9, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 54.9, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11.3, Protein 3.8

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS



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This version of a well-loved combination from childhood concentrates the flavors into a sweet dessert that appeals to all ages. We like strawberry jam, but feel free to substitute any flavor you prefer

Yield makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups strawberry jam, or other flavor
1 cup salted peanuts (5 ounces), roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking pan, and line the bottom with parchment paper. Butter the parchment, dust with flour, and tap out excess.
  • Place butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. With mixer running, add eggs and peanut butter; beat until combined, about 2 minutes. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Add to the butter mixture, and beat on low speed until combined. Add vanilla.
  • Transfer two-thirds of mixture to prepared pan; spread evenly with an offset spatula. Using offset spatula, spread jam on top of peanut-butter mixture. Crumble remaining third of peanut butter mixture on top of jam. Sprinkle evenly with peanuts.
  • Bake until golden, 45 to 60 minutes, rotating halfway through. Tent loosely with foil if bars are getting too dark. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Run knife around edges and refrigerate, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into about thirty-six bars (about 1 1/2 by 2 inches). Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.

PEANUT BRITTLE



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If you'd like to try making your own candy, this easy peanut brittle recipe is a perfect place to start. While "brittle" is the term for any combination of sugar and water that's heated to the hard crack stage and cooled, it's the addition of salty peanuts that makes this homemade peanut brittle recipe so addictively delicious.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h45m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound shelled unroasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200°F. Butter 2 cookie sheets, 15 1/2x12 inches, and keep warm in oven. Mix baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and the vanilla; reserve.
  • Mix sugar, 1 cup water and the corn syrup in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of syrup dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water.
  • Stir in butter and peanuts. Cook, stirring constantly, to 300°F or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. (Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.) Immediately remove from heat. Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy.
  • Pour half the candy mixture onto each cookie sheet; quickly spread about 1/4 inch thick. Cool completely, at least 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store in covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg

Tips:

  • For a crunchier texture, use chunky peanut butter. For a smoother texture, use creamy peanut butter.
  • If you don't have a jelly filling, you can use your favorite jam or preserves instead.
  • To make the bars more decadent, you can add a layer of chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the filling.
  • These bars are best when they are fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

These homemade peanut butter and jelly bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them crunchy or smooth, with jelly or jam, or with chocolate chips or nuts, these bars are sure to be a hit.

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