Best 6 Peanut Butter N Jelly Bars Recipes

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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a beloved classic, but these peanut butter n' jelly bars take the iconic combination to a whole new level. With a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie base, a layer of tangy jelly, and a sweet and crunchy streusel topping, these bars are a delight for all ages. Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home, they're easy to make and always a hit.

This recipe includes variations for different types of jelly, from classic grape to tangy raspberry or sweet strawberry. You can also customize the streusel topping with different nuts or spices, making these bars a versatile treat that can be tailored to your own tastes. Whether you're a peanut butter and jelly purist or looking for a fun and creative way to enjoy this classic flavor combination, these peanut butter n' jelly bars are sure to satisfy.

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

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 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 AND JELLY BARS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups (18 ounces) creamy peanut butter (recommended: Skippy)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups (18 ounces) raspberry jam or other jam
2/3 cups salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch cake pan. Line it with parchment paper, then grease and flour the pan.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light yellow, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter and mix until all ingredients are combined.
  • In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture. Mix just until combined.
  • Spread 2/3 of the dough into the prepared cake pan and spread over the bottom with a knife or offset spatula. Spread the jam evenly over the dough. Drop small globs of the remaining dough evenly over the jam. Don't worry if all the jam isn't covered; it will spread in the oven. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and cut into squares.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS



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These bars are a sweeter, gooey-er, more lunchbox-friendly version of the classic sandwich. They'll hold up much better and much longer-without the risk of soggy bread and unwanted crusts.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield forty eight 1 1/2-inch squares

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 sticks (16 tablespoons) salted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for greasing
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup finely chopped salted peanuts
1 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups crunchy peanut butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup grape jam or chunky preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut a piece of foil 9 by 20-inches. Butter the corners and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Line the pan with the foil so that the excess hangs over at each of the short sides of the pan.
  • Whisk the flour in a medium bowl with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk in 1/2 cup peanuts.
  • Put the melted butter in a large bowl and use a rubber spatula to stir in the sugars. Stir vigorously, mashing the brown sugar lumps with the spatula, so that the mixture is well combined and creamy. Using the rubber spatula, stir in the peanut butter, again making sure the mixture is well combined. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Press the back of a spoon or a curved rubber spatula into the batter to make little wells all over the batter, making sure not to push down to the bottom of the pan. Spoon the jam into the wells, making sure the jam is distributed evenly across the pan. Use a knife to pull the jam through the peanut butter mixture-it won't exactly ribbon, you will end up with some chunks of jam throughout. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup chopped peanuts over the top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a non-jammy spot comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, about 1 hour.
  • When the bar has cooled completely, place a lightweight cutting board or a baking rack over the top of the pan. Flip and set on the counter. Gently pull the pan from the foil and the foil from the pan to remove. Gently peel the foil off the bar. Place another lightweight cutting board on top, and flip the bar right-side-up. For easier slicing, wrap with plastic wrap, and let sit at room temperature overnight. Cut into forty eight 1 1/2-inch squares.

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 'N' JELLY BARS



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These are delicious, chewy bar cookies that are made with ingredients we always have on hand. They freeze well too!

Provided by Sherri35

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup grape jelly or 1 cup jam (or your favorite flavor)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar and baking powder.
  • Cut in butter and peanut butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Stir in eggs, mixing well until all flour is incorporated.
  • Press half of mixture into greased 13x9x2 baking pan.
  • Spread grape jelly or jam over peanut butter mixture (don't worry if crumbs get mixed in while you're trying to spread the jam- it doesn't matter).
  • Crumble remaining dough over jelly.
  • Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool and cut into bars.

Tips:

  • For a chewier bar, use more peanut butter and less jelly. For a gooier bar, use more jelly and less peanut butter.
  • If you don't have self-rising flour, you can make your own by adding 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
  • Be sure to grease and flour your baking pan before adding the batter, to prevent the bars from sticking.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 25-30 minutes.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will help them to hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter and jelly bars are a classic treat that are easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying snack that is perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or any other occasion. So next time you're looking for a sweet and nostalgic treat, give these peanut butter and jelly bars a try!

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