Description
These gourmet peanut butter and jelly bars combine nutty richness, fruity sweetness, and a buttery crumble in one nostalgic treat. Simple to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup raspberry jam (or preferred fruit preserve)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until browned and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
5. Add the browned butter and stir to incorporate.
6. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
7. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
8. Spread 2/3 of the dough into the prepared pan evenly.
9. Spoon the jam over the base layer and spread gently with a spatula.
10. Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough on top and gently spread or leave as crumbles.
11. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until golden brown and set.
12. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
You can use any jam flavor you like—strawberry, blackberry, or even apricot.
For clean edges, chill the bars before slicing.
These bars store well at room temperature for up to 3 days or can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg