Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars Recipe
Make Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine and Bake
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Spread in Pan
Scoop half of the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly to form the base layer.
- 6
Add Topping
Spread the jelly or jam evenly over the base layer in the baking pan.
- 7
Top with Remaining Mixture
Take the remaining mixture and crumble it over the jelly layer evenly.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and set.
Cooling and Serving
- 9
Cool
Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- 10
Cut and Serve
Once cooled, cut into squares or bars and serve. Enjoy your Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars!
