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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

August 26, 2019 35 Comments

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These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are rich and peanut buttery, slathered with jam and the perfect lunch box or after school treat!

Overhead photo of peanut butter and jelly bars in white square pan

Hey guys! Happy Monday!

How was everyone’s weekend? We enjoyed some unexpected cooler weather. It was heavenly and got me thinking college football, soup season and dare I say pumpkin recipes?

I wasn’t planning on sharing these Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars today, but when your sister sends you a text asking if you have a good recipe for peanut butter and jelly bars, you change things up.

I actually had these on the schedule in a few weeks anyway, because they’re the perfect treat for the kiddos for back to school season.

They’re great to throw in their lunch boxes or for after school when they burst in the door screaming, “Mom! I’m dying of hunger!”

I’ve been working on a few different cookie bars and I’ve made sure they’re incredibly easy for you busy moms and dads AND sure to get the kid’s approval!

Rich, peanut butterry bars slathered with strawberry preserves (or whatever flavor you enjoy), then sprinkled with some lightly salted dry roasted nuts with a glass of milk on the side and you’ve got a classic combination that never disappoints.

Enjoy!

A Few Cook’s Notes for Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars Recipe:

I used strawberry preserves for this recipe, but feel free to use whatver flavor you like best.

The pan I used was an 8-inch square pan.

I sprinkled the bars with some lightly salted dry roasted nuts before baking. This is totally optional.

 

5 from 14 votes
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are rich and peanut buttery, slathered with jam and the perfect lunch box or after school treat!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookie bars
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberry preserves
  • 1/3 cup lightly salted dry roasted nuts, chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.

  3. To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add butter and peanut butter and mix on medium speed for one minute until combined. Add sugars and continue to mix until smooth. Add egg and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just incorporated.

  4. Transfer half of the dough to the prepared baking dish. Press evenly into the bottom of the dish. Spread the preserves evenly over the dough. Add small clumps of the remaining dough over the top of the jam. (as pictured) Sprinkle with the dry roasted nuts. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from over and cool on wire rack. Cut into 9 large squares and the cut each square in half on the diagonal. Bars can be stored in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 141mg6%
Potassium 118mg3%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 175IU4%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    August 26, 2019 at 7:41 am

    Oh wow, Mary Ann! These look delicious – and PB and J is of course a match made in heaven :) it is such a coincidence to come across this recipe.. my Mum and I were saying how much we were craving it this afternoon :D :D

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2019 at 9:49 am

      Hope you give these a try them Alex! Perfect with a cold glass of milk!

      Reply
  2. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    August 26, 2019 at 8:10 am

    Who doesn’t love pb and jelly in cookie form?? Wish I had these with my lunch today! Perfect with a tall, cold glass o milk ;) Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2019 at 9:49 am

      I know, right?! Thanks for pinning Dawn. Have an awesome week!

      Reply
  3. Leanne @ Crumb Top Baking says

    August 26, 2019 at 8:27 am

    It was cooler here this past weekend too and it put me in the mood for all things fall! Speaking of mood, I’m now in the mood for one of these bars for breakfast. I have a serious weakness for all things peanut butter and jelly! Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2019 at 9:50 am

      The weather was so fabulous here this weekend Leanne! I’m thinking ahead to all things fall! I have a weakness for PB&J too. I never ate it as a kid, but I’m making up for it now! Happy Monday!

      Reply
  4. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    August 26, 2019 at 10:21 am

    One of my favorite treats! We don’t have kids coming through the door at the end of a school day anymore, but they’ll surely love to be greeted by a plate full of these on a weekend visit! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2019 at 12:23 pm

      Yes they will Annie! Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  5. Marissa says

    August 26, 2019 at 10:26 am

    I’m a sucker for PB&J, so this cookie bar version is calling my name! Such a fun treat for all ages!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2019 at 12:23 pm

      Me too Marissa! Bet you’d love these!

      Reply
  6. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    August 26, 2019 at 10:50 am

    We’re a long way off from cool weather in Los Angeles, Mary Ann – but these are perfect anytime! Love PB&J anything – but as a cookie bar you are taking it over the top! Looking forward to making this – and you are a good sister!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks so much Geraldine! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for some cooler weather for you!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    August 26, 2019 at 11:23 am

    You can just never go wrong with peanut butter and jelly and yes, these are perfect for after-school snacks for the young ones. Or any time of day for us older folks :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      I agree Jennifer!

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    August 26, 2019 at 1:44 pm

    Mary Ann! Can’t think of anything I want more right now than these delicious bars! We are such peanut butter lovers here, I may have to double the recipe right off the bat! Yum Yum and Yum!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2019 at 4:10 pm

      So glad to hear Laura! Hope you all enjoy them!

      Reply
  9. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    August 26, 2019 at 3:35 pm

    My niece and nephew went back to school two weeks ago and school here started today, so you actually have perfect timing for these, Mare! I’m definitely telling my sister to make these for the littles! They look absolutely scrumptious!! And, you know I’ll be making these for me, because a girl deserves a good after work treat too!! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2019 at 4:10 pm

      Yes! You deserve a treat too Chey!! Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  10. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    August 26, 2019 at 4:15 pm

    GASP, Mary Ann! Did you just say pumpkin!? Haha. Glad you got some cooler weather though! And glad you shared these bars. I wish I was your neighbour so I could sample all of these goodies! These would be such a good after-school snack!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      I know! I said pumpkin! Bet the kids would love them Katherine! They’re such a treat with a cold glass of milk!

      Reply
  11. Matt - Total Feasts says

    August 26, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    Well these are totally my type of bar! PB&J is such a great combo. They don’t really eat a lot of peanut butter in the UK, so I’ve been inducting my boys into it early!! They will love these!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2019 at 7:33 pm

      Bet they will Matt! Perfect with some cold milk!

      Reply
  12. 2pots2cook says

    August 27, 2019 at 6:38 am

    Still super hot here so I’m keeping this for cold weather :-) Anyone mentioned pumpkins ? Miles away :-) :-) :-) Thank you dear Mary Ann !

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 27, 2019 at 7:26 am

      You’re so welcome Davorka!

      Reply
  13. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    August 27, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    I do my best to avoid thinking about back to school time but I’m super excited for college football! These are perfect for game days! YUM!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 27, 2019 at 1:43 pm

      Can’t wait for game days Kelsie! UMich starts this Saturday!

      Reply
  14. Kankana Saxena says

    August 27, 2019 at 11:58 pm

    I have a bottle of apricot jelly which no one is enjoying a lot! You gave me a perfect way to finish that bottle! Loving the jelly bars.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 28, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Yay! Hope you enjoy them Kankana!

      Reply
  15. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    August 28, 2019 at 8:31 am

    Mary Ann – You always have such fun, delicious ideas! These are perfect for back to school and I just happen to know a few kiddos that would love, love, love these!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 28, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks so much Kathy! I know they would. They’re such a hit here!

      Reply
  16. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    August 28, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    Oh goodness Mare! I absolutely loooove these… and their versatility! I just made a batch of Rhubarb vanilla (we’re still getting rhubarb at the market!) and it would be soooooo good in this! We had a bit of cool air too… but dang it the heat is back :/ I gotta get these on the menu!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 28, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      You’d really enjoy these Traci! And with that jam? Sounds so delicious!

      Reply
    • Mike says

      November 18, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      First time making. Doubled recipe and used 9 x 13 dish. Came out great. Had leftover dough and made smaller ones in ramekins. Has anyone tried to freezer these delicious bars?

      Reply
      • Mary Ann says

        November 18, 2019 at 8:49 pm

        Glad you tried them Mike and so happy they came out great! I freeze all kinds of bars in freezer Ziploc bags and when I have a craving I pop one or two out and let them come to room temp and enjoy!

        Reply

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