Looking for an easy back to school treat? Be sure to check out this Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars Recipe. These bars are simple to make from scratch with just a few ingredients including, of course, everyone’s favorite peanut butter and jelly.
Here are a few in process pictures but be sure to scroll down for the full printable recipe.
Spread 2/3 of the batter mixture onto the bottom of the pan.
Spread jam on top of the batter.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars Recipe
Author: Melissa
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter ( room temp )
- 1½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs ( room temp )
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1½ cups Jam (Your favorite but we love Raspberry)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Mix together butter and sugar until light and fluffy and well combined
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peanut butter and mix until it is all combined
- Add flour and baking powder to the mixture.
- Mix until well combined.
- Spread ⅔ of the batter mixture onto the bottom of the pan.
- Spread jam on top of the batter.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the jam in small bits making sure to fully cover the jam
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes
- Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes before slicing
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MMM! These look like awesome after school treats! Or even lunchbox yummies! Thanks for sharing!
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This recipe will be a sure hit in our house. I’m always hearing my kids ask for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Now I can give then bars and skip the whole work of making the sandwiches. Love this idea! I would love it for you to link up at tonights Throw Back Thursday link party if you get the chance!
Yum, these look really good! Thanks so much for sharing your yummy recipe on the Monday Funday Party!
These look so yummy!! Thanks for sharing with us at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link. I’m definitely pinning this recipe so I don’t forget it!
These look like they would be ab it healthier than an actual peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Plus, these can be made ahead without getting soggy! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
I love PB & J, so i’m sure these are delicious! Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Party. – Emily
That jelly looks so good! Is this recipe dry or moist?
The kids eat a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at our house. I’m going to pin this for later. I’d love it if you would come share at our link-up at http://pursueyourproject.com/family-joy-blog-link-29/. Have a wonderful week!