Best 11 Best Jelly Frosting For Pb Bars Recipes

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Jelly frosting is a classic topping for peanut butter bars, adding a sweet and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the rich and nutty filling. Whether you're looking for a simple and quick recipe or a more elaborate and decadent one, there are many options to choose from. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create a delicious jelly frosting that will take your peanut butter bars to the next level.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BEST JELLY FROSTING FOR PB BARS



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I love using this for peanut butter bars and cookies!

Provided by DeBaker

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup jelly
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Mix jelly, white sugar, and egg together in a bowl; transfer to the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook, stirring frequently, until stiff peaks form, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Mix enough confectioners' sugar into jelly mixture until desired thickness is reached. Refrigerate frosting until slightly hardened, 15 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 21.5 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS



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These bars are a sweeter, gooey-er, more lunchbox-friendly version of the classic sandwich. They'll hold up much better and much longer-without the risk of soggy bread and unwanted crusts.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield forty eight 1 1/2-inch squares

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 sticks (16 tablespoons) salted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for greasing
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup finely chopped salted peanuts
1 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups crunchy peanut butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup grape jam or chunky preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut a piece of foil 9 by 20-inches. Butter the corners and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Line the pan with the foil so that the excess hangs over at each of the short sides of the pan.
  • Whisk the flour in a medium bowl with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk in 1/2 cup peanuts.
  • Put the melted butter in a large bowl and use a rubber spatula to stir in the sugars. Stir vigorously, mashing the brown sugar lumps with the spatula, so that the mixture is well combined and creamy. Using the rubber spatula, stir in the peanut butter, again making sure the mixture is well combined. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Press the back of a spoon or a curved rubber spatula into the batter to make little wells all over the batter, making sure not to push down to the bottom of the pan. Spoon the jam into the wells, making sure the jam is distributed evenly across the pan. Use a knife to pull the jam through the peanut butter mixture-it won't exactly ribbon, you will end up with some chunks of jam throughout. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup chopped peanuts over the top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a non-jammy spot comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, about 1 hour.
  • When the bar has cooled completely, place a lightweight cutting board or a baking rack over the top of the pan. Flip and set on the counter. Gently pull the pan from the foil and the foil from the pan to remove. Gently peel the foil off the bar. Place another lightweight cutting board on top, and flip the bar right-side-up. For easier slicing, wrap with plastic wrap, and let sit at room temperature overnight. Cut into forty eight 1 1/2-inch squares.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups (18 ounces) creamy peanut butter (recommended: Skippy)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups (18 ounces) raspberry jam or other jam
2/3 cups salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch cake pan. Line it with parchment paper, then grease and flour the pan.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light yellow, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter and mix until all ingredients are combined.
  • In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture. Mix just until combined.
  • Spread 2/3 of the dough into the prepared cake pan and spread over the bottom with a knife or offset spatula. Spread the jam evenly over the dough. Drop small globs of the remaining dough evenly over the jam. Don't worry if all the jam isn't covered; it will spread in the oven. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and cut into squares.

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam

Steps:

  • For the brownies: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, pressing it into the corners and up the sides; leave an overhang on 2 sides. Butter the foil and dust with flour. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the bittersweet chocolate and cook, stirring constantly, until mostly melted. Remove from the heat and continue to stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Add the granulated sugar, cocoa powder and salt to the saucepan and stir until combined. Add the eggs 1 at a time, stirring well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour and stir until incorporated.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it to fill the pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs, about 40 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan on a rack, about 30 minutes. Lift the brownies out of the pan using the foil and transfer to a cutting board to cool completely before frosting.
  • For the peanut butter frosting: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the confectioners' sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Then beat in the peanut butter and cream cheese.
  • Frost the top of the brownies. Add 1 teaspoon water to the jam in a small bowl and stir to combine. Dollop the jam evenly on top of the frosting and use a butter knife to gently swirl it in. Cut into squares and serve.

PEANUT BUTTER BARS I



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These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the 4 tablespoons peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 319.7 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

PBJ CRUNCH BARS



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If you are a fan of peanut butter and jelly, you will love these bars. I get a lot of requests for the recipe. I use smooth peanut butter, but crunchy can be substituted.

Provided by 2WANNA

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups oats
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 sticks cold butter, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups warm peanut butter
1 ½ cups grape jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Stir the oats, flour, white sugar, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and cinnamon in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, cut the butter into the mixture until crumbly. Press about half of the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the peanut butter over the oat mixture. Stir the jelly to make it spreadable and swirl into the peanut butter. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the peanut butter and jelly layer; gently pat until it sticks together.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 130.7 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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These sweet, chewy peanut butter bars are a great no-fuss treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale. A drizzle of chocolate on top makes for a pretty presentation. -Sharon Smith, Muskegon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
FROSTING:
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
TOPPING:
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream the peanut butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost bars. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

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PEANUT BUTTER 'N' JELLY BARS



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My two young sons are crazy about these simple, fast cookie bars. And as a busy mom, easy preparation makes this one scrumptious dessert I can rely on-even at the last minute. You might want to vary the jam or jelly to suit your own family's tastes. -Carolyn Mulloy, Davison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1 can (16 ounces) buttercream frosting
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam or grape jelly

Steps:

  • Let dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with peanut butter chips. , Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are firm to the touch. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat frosting and peanut butter until smooth. Spread over bars. Drop jam by teaspoonfuls over frosting; cut through frosting with a knife to swirl the jam.

Nutrition Facts :

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups strawberry jam, or other flavor
2/3 cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter, and line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease the parchment, and coat inside of pan with flour; set aside. Place butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. On medium speed, add eggs and peanut butter; beat until combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk together salt, baking powder, and flour. Add to bowl of mixer on low speed; combine. Add vanilla. Transfer two-thirds of mixture to prepared pan; spread evenly with offset spatula. Using offset spatula, spread jam on top of peanut-butter mixture. Dollop remaining third of peanut-butter mixture on top of jam. Sprinkle with peanuts.
  • Bake until golden, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool; cut into about thirty-six 1 1/2-by-2-inch pieces.

THE BEST LUNCH LADY PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE



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These Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars are the EXACT recipe they once served in schools! These peanut butter bars have a soft, chewy peanut butter cookie base, creamy peanut butter center and chocolate buttercream on top. These are the best peanut butter bars of all time!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2½ cups peanut butter (divided)
2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter (softened)
¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar together.
  • Add vanilla, eggs, and 1 cup of the peanut butter; stir to combine.
  • Add oats, flour, baking soda and salt and mix until well combined.
  • Spray a baking sheet (half sheet jelly roll pan that is approximately 17.8 x 12.8 x 1 inch) with nonstick cooking spray and spread out dough in an even layer.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven.
  • Drop remaining peanut butter (about 1 1/2 cups) by very small spoonfuls (we use a baby spoon) all over on top of warm bars. Let set for about 5-6 minutes and gently spread when peanut butter has begun to melt. It will spread easily when the peanut butter has softened on the warm bars. Don't try to spread it while still thick.
  • Then let the bars cool until peanut butter has set up.
  • While cooling, mix together frosting ingredients with a hand mixer until smooth and spread on top of bars.
  • Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 377 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 35 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST JELLY FROSTING FOR PB BARS



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I love using this for peanut butter bars and cookies!

Provided by DeBaker

Categories     Frosting and Icing Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup jelly
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Mix jelly, white sugar, and egg together in a bowl; transfer to the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook, stirring frequently, until stiff peaks form, 8 to 12 minutes.n
  • Mix enough confectioners' sugar into jelly mixture until desired thickness is reached. Refrigerate frosting until slightly hardened, 15 to 30 minutes.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 21.5 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a double boiler or a microwave to melt the butter and peanut butter together. This will prevent the mixture from burning.
  • If the mixture is too thick, add a little bit of milk or water until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • If you want a smoother frosting, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve before using.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • For a fun twist, add some chopped nuts or sprinkles to the frosting before it sets.
  • If you don't have time to make the frosting from scratch, you can use store-bought frosting instead.

Conclusion:

Jelly frosting is a delicious and easy way to add a sweet and tangy flavor to your peanut butter bars. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a frosting that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give jelly frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!

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