Peanut Butter and Jam Bars

Name: Peanut Butter and Jam Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2/3 cup sugar; 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla; 3 cups all purpose flour; 9 oz good quality jam

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
12
Calories
438 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Peanut Butter and Jam Bars

Julie Valencia

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Peanut butter and jam bars are buttery shortbread bars that appeal to kids of all ages!

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Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup smooth peanut butter I like Jif
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups all purpose flour
9 oz good quality jam I used wild boysenberry

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Instructions

Set the oven to 350F
Spray a 9x9 square baking pan with baking spray, and, if you like, line it with a piece of parchment paper with long ends so you can lift out the baked squares for easier cutting.
Cream the butter and sugar together, along with the peanut butter, until everything is well combined and creamy. Beat in the salt and vanilla.
Gradually mix in the flour until it is completely blended in and the dough is crumbly. Don't over-mix it.
Press about 2/3 of the dough onto the bottom of the pan, covering the entire surface, and patting it gently down so it is evenly distributed. I like to use the back of a metal measuring cup to tamp the dough down and lightly flatten it.
Spread the jam evenly over the surface of the dough. It's fine if the jam isn't completely covered.
Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the jam, using your fingertips to break up the dough into large crumbles.
Bake for about 45 minutes, until lightly golden.
Let cool slightly before cutting.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 168mg (7%) Potassium 136mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 473IU (9%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	438kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	53g	18%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	41mg	14%
Sodium	168mg	7%
Potassium	136mg	3%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	23g	46%
Vitamin A	473IU	9%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	21mg	2%
Iron	2mg	11%