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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are a nostalgic twist on the classic sandwich—soft, chewy, and layered with creamy peanut butter and sweet jelly. With a buttery crumble on top and a rich, nutty base, they’re the perfect treat for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or casual gatherings. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, they’re a little taste of childhood in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp sea salt plus more to sprinkle on top(I used a Celtic flake for sprinkling)
  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup jam or jelly of choice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment or butter the pan.
  • Cream together the butter, peanut butter, and sugar.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  • Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the peanut butter mixture and mix until well combined. Mixture will be crumbly
  • Press 2/3 of the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Spoon the jelly evenly over the peanut butter base.
  • Crumble the remaining peanut butter mixture over the jelly.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the jelly is bubbling in the center of the bar.