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Delicate Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Delicate Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars feature a buttery peanut butter base, sweet strawberry jam, and a crumbly topping for a nostalgic, tasty treat.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the Filling

  • 2 cups strawberry jam

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
  • Cream 1 cup butter, 2 cups peanut butter, and 1½ cups sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add 2 eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Whisk 3 cups flour with 1 tsp baking powder; fold into wet mixture until thick.
  • Press 2/3 of dough evenly into prepared pan for the base.
  • Spread 2 cups strawberry jam over the base, leaving a small border.
  • Crumble remaining dough over the jam as a top layer.
  • Bake 30–35 minutes until lightly golden on top.
  • Cool completely, lift out with parchment, and cut into bars.