It’s that time of year… back to school! Target is full of school supplies, football is back on TV and summer vacation is coming to an end. Bring out your inner child with this twist on the classic school lunch. I’ll put it this way: brownie + peanut butter cookie + jelly roll = peanut butter & jelly cookie bars. This unbeatable combo creates the ultimate sweet treat.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie Bars
The classic childhood sandwich is dessert form!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 18 oz. creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 cups raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9" × 13" baking pan. Line with parchment paper, then grease and flour.
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In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth. Mix in eggs, vanilla and peanut butter until combined.
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In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to peanut butter mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
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Spread 2/3 of the dough into the prepared pan. Evenly spread jam on top. Drop small, flattened pieces of remaining dough on top to cover the jam layer. Sprinkle on peanuts.
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Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy!