Peanut jelly bars are a delicious and nostalgic treat that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. With their chewy peanut butter cookie crust, sweet and tangy jelly filling, and rich chocolate ganache topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a classic dessert to bring to a potluck or a fun and easy treat to make with your kids, peanut jelly bars are the perfect choice.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS
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
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 'N' JELLY BARS
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
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.
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HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS
This version of the childhood combination concentrates the flavors into a sweet dessert that appeals to all ages.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 36 1 1/2-by-2-inch pieces.
PEANUT BUTTER AND GRAPE JELLY BARS
Not many kids (or adults) could resist these treats made with the classic combo of peanut butter and jelly.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Butter parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. With a pastry cutter or your hands, work in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining. Add egg and vanilla extract; stir until dough just comes together. Set aside 1 cup dough and firmly press remaining dough into pan in an even layer. Using a small offset spatula, spread grape jelly over top.
- Combine reserved dough, peanuts, and peanut butter chips; crumble over jam layer. Bake until topping is deep golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Run a sharp knife around edges, then, using parchment, lift cake from pan and cut into 12 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 12 g
PEANUT JELLY BARS
A layer of grape jelly between a peanut-oatmeal crust and topping gives these bars a taste of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! The recipe is from Sonja Blow of Reeds Spring, Missouri.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture just until combined. Stir in oats and peanuts (mixture will be crumbly)., Press half of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread with jelly. Cover with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS
I got this recipe from a friend of mine. These cookies are delicious! As with any bar cookie, they are easier to make than drop cookies. I love these with a glass of milk. Although any flavor jelly can be used, grape is my favorite!
Provided by Whisper
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients.
- Stir in flour.
- Spread in a greased 9x13 inch pan.
- Combine dry ingredients of streusel; cut in shortening.
- Sprinkle streusel over cookie dough.
- With a small spoon, make 24 depressions in the dough (6x4).
- Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Take out of oven; press depressions again.
- Bake for 10 more minutes.
- Take out of oven and spoon 1/2 tsp jelly into each depression.
- Bake for 5 more minutes.
- Cool in pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.9, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 54.9, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11.3, Protein 3.8
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS
Courtesy Ina Garten. These are really great and easy to make. The only time consuming part is waiting for them to cool. Barefoot Contessa has done it again.
Provided by Manami
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 24 bars, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9x13x2" 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 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 witha 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 'N' JELLY BARS
These are delicious, chewy bar cookies that are made with ingredients we always have on hand. They freeze well too!
Provided by Sherri35
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 20-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine flour, sugar and baking powder.
- Cut in butter and peanut butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Stir in eggs, mixing well until all flour is incorporated.
- Press half of mixture into greased 13x9x2 baking pan.
- Spread grape jelly or jam over peanut butter mixture (don't worry if crumbs get mixed in while you're trying to spread the jam- it doesn't matter).
- Crumble remaining dough over jelly.
- Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool and cut into bars.
Tips for Better Peanut Jelly Bars:
- Use a good quality peanut butter. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your bars.
- Make sure your jelly is thick. This will help to prevent it from seeping through the crust and making your bars soggy.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make your bars tough.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the bars from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Peanut jelly bars are a classic dessert that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect peanut jelly bars at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give peanut jelly bars a try!
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