From: Redbook
Yields:
36
Peanut butter and jelly are obviously a match made in heaven, which is why these PB and J cookie bars will taste absolutely heavenly. Accompanied by a cold glass of milk, you can't go wrong with this gooey, sticks- to-the-roof-of-your-mouth treat.
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Yolk from 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 jar seedless raspberry jam or preserves (1 cup)
- cup all-purpose flour
- cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
Directions
- Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13- by 9-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil 2 inches beyond pan at both ends. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 2Beat butter and remaining mixture of ingredients with the paddle attachment of a mixer on medium speed until soft and creamy, about 2 minutes. On low speed, beat in flour mixture, scraping sides of the bowl until dough comes together. Drop small clumps of dough evenly into prepared ban. With floured fingers, press dough into even layer.
- Step 3Bake 20 minutes or until surface is golden and set. Remove crust, keeping the oven on.
- Step 4Spread jam evenly over warm crust. In a bowl, whisk flour and sugar until blended, then add in butter until moist crumbs form. Add peanuts and chips and rub in until incorporated. Crumble mixture over jam later.
- Step 5Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until crumb topping is golden. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
- Step 6Lift ends of foil to transfer to a cutting board. Cut lengthwise into 6 equal strips, about 1 1/2 inches wide. Cut each strip into 6 bars.
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