Best 8 Pbj Crunch Bars Recipes

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In the realm of sweet and satisfying treats, few combinations can rival the classic pairing of peanut butter and jelly. These two flavors, each possessing their own distinct charm, unite harmoniously to form a culinary masterpiece that has captured the hearts and taste buds of generations. Whether enjoyed as a simple sandwich or transformed into more elaborate confections, the peanut butter and jelly duo continues to inspire culinary creativity. Among the many delectable creations that showcase this iconic flavor combination, one stands out as a true delight—the Pbj Crunch Bar. With its irresistible combination of textures, flavors, and nostalgic charm, this delectable treat is a must-try for anyone who appreciates the timeless allure of peanut butter and jelly.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

CRUNCHY FRIED PB AND J



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chunky peanut butter
Eight 1-inch-thick slices Pullman bread
1 cup good raspberry preserves
2 bananas, sliced thin on the bias
2 cups plain potato chips with ridges
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups cinnamon square cereal, crushed by hand in a re-sealable plastic bag
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Spread the peanut butter on 4 slices of bread and the raspberry preserves on the other 4 slices. Add the bananas and a nice pile of chips on top of the peanut butter slices; sandwich with the raspberry preserve slices.
  • Place the eggs and cereal in separate shallow bowls. Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Dip a sandwich in the eggs, then the cinnamon cereal, pressing down to make sure the cereal adheres to both sides. Repeat with the other sandwiches.
  • In batches, fry the sandwiches low and slow until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more butter to the pan as needed. Cut the sandwiches in half on the diagonal and serve.

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.

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.

PB&J BARS



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Big and little kids alike will love these four-ingredient bars that offer a cookie crust, a layer of jam and a crunchy peanut butter and granola topping. "The delicious treats are also great for picnics or for packing into bag lunches," promises Mitzi Sentiff of Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, divided
2/3 cup strawberry jam
3/4 cup granola cereal without raisins
3/4 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil and grease the foil. Press two-thirds of the cookie dough into prepared pan. Spread jam over dough to within 1/4 in. of edges. In a bowl, mix the granola, peanut butter chips and remaining dough until blended; crumble over jam., Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Using foil, lift out of pan. Discard foil; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PB&J CRUMBLE BARS



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Make and share this PB&J Crumble Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle Kasper

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/8 cup unsalted butter, softened
6 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup grape jelly

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil.
  • Beat together butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs and beat until combined.
  • Mix in flour and salt at low speed until a dough forms.
  • Reserve 1 cup dough for topping.
  • Press remaining dough evenly in bottom of baking pan.
  • Spread jelly in an even layer on top of dough, then coarsley crumble reserved dough over jelly layer.
  • Bake until top is golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool completely in pan on a rack, about 45 minutes, then cut into bars.

PB&J CRUMBLE BARS



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Categories     Mixer     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Peanut     Fall     Grape     Jam or Jelly     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
6 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup grape jelly

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil.
  • Beat together butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and beat until combined. Mix in flour and salt at low speed until a dough forms.
  • Reserve 1 cup dough for topping. Press remaining dough evenly in bottom of baking pan. Spread jelly in an even layer on top of dough, then coarsely crumble reserved dough over jelly layer. Bake until top is golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a rack, about 45 minutes, then cut into bars.

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     Bar Cookies

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • If your peanut butter is too thick, you can microwave it for a few seconds to soften it.
  • Be sure to press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent it from crumbling.
  • If you don't have any Rice Krispies, you can use another type of crispy cereal, such as Corn Flakes or Chex.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

PBJ Crunch Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them classic or with a twist, these bars are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give PBJ Crunch Bars a try.

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