Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars might be just the condiment you are searching for. One serving contains 281 calories, 6g of protein, and 13g of fat. This vegetarian recipe serves 16. Head to the store and pick up unbleached all purpose flour, golden brown sugar, smooth peanut butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 3 hours.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8 x 8 x 2-inch metal baking pan with heavy-duty foil, leaving 2-inch overhang around edges and pressing firmly into corners and up sides of pan. Coat foil with nonstick spray.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl. Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter, sugar, and butter in large bowl until smooth.
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Add egg and vanilla; beat on low speed until smooth.
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Add flour mixture; beat on low speed just to blend.
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Transfer half of dough to prepared pan (about scant 1 1/2 cups).
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Place remaining dough in freezer for 10 minutes. Using fingertips, press dough evenly ontobottom of pan.
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Spread jelly over in even layer.
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Remove dough from freezer; using fingertips, break into grape-size pieces and scatter over jelly layer.
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Sprinkle chopped nuts over.
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Bake bars until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool bars completely in pan on rack.
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Using foil overhang as aid, lift bars from pan. Gently peel foil from edges.
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Cut into 16 squares. DO AHEAD: can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs
Servings16
Health Score2
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