PB&J BARS

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Big and little kids alike will love these four-ingredient bars that offer a cookie crust, a layer of jam and a crunchy peanut butter and granola topping. "The delicious treats are also great for picnics or for packing into bag lunches," promises Mitzi Sentiff of Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, divided
2/3 cup strawberry jam
3/4 cup granola cereal without raisins
3/4 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil and grease the foil. Press two-thirds of the cookie dough into prepared pan. Spread jam over dough to within 1/4 in. of edges. In a bowl, mix the granola, peanut butter chips and remaining dough until blended; crumble over jam., Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Using foil, lift out of pan. Discard foil; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Krishna Khatri
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great!


Naila Khan
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The bars were a bit dry.


Olajire Malik
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Md Korim
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I still really enjoyed these bars. The jelly and crust are delicious!


shajjta Shajjat
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These bars are so versatile. You can add any kind of fruit or nuts that you like.


Nick Ajdini
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I added some chocolate chips to the batter and they turned out amazing!


Awkward Gator
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover jelly.


Michael Basham
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. They're perfect for busy weeknights.


Sadik Seferi
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These bars are perfect for a quick and easy snack.


renee mayes
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I'll definitely be making these bars again.


Justina Adu
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These are the best PBJ Bars I've ever had!


Teddy Weems
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


ermir alliu
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These bars are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We had a lot of fun making them together.


Kantojoy Tanchangya
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I'm not a big fan of jelly, so I used strawberry preserves instead. The bars were still delicious!


zain ali princes
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The bars were delicious! The peanut butter and jelly filling was perfectly balanced and the crust was nice and flaky.


Keith Larregui
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I love that these bars are made with whole wheat flour and natural peanut butter. They're a healthier alternative to traditional PB&J sandwiches.


William Dickson
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These PBJ Bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste just like a classic PB&J sandwich.