Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are soft, chewy and full of rich peanut butter flavor, with sweet swirls of jam baked right on top.
Servings: 16
Calories: 193kcal
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 8x8 Metal Pan
- Microwave Safe Bowl Large
- Parchment Paper
- Whisk
- Offset Spatula optional
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter unsalted
- 180 grams peanut butter about ¾ cup (creamy or smooth)
- 100 grams light brown sugar about ½ cup, packed
- 1 large egg
- ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 156.5 grams all-purpose flour about 1 ¼ cup
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoon strawberry jam or more
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare an 8x8 metal baking pan with parchment paper and set aside (if you leave the sides high it is easier to pull them out after).
- In a large microwave safe bowl, melt together butter and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, whisking until smooth.
- Add brown sugar, egg, pure vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
- With a spatula mix in all purpose flour, salt and baking powder until a dough forms.
- Transfer dough to your prepared pan, and press down evenly, then drop about 6 half tablespoon scoops of jam on top and swirl gently using an offset spatula or small spoon. Press down lightly but not disturb the dough layer too much.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until edges are browned. Let cool fully and cut into bars.
Notes
- Don’t Over-Swirl: Lightly swirl the jam so it stays visible and doesn’t sink.
- Cool Completely: Let the bars cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
- Jam Amount: Add more jam if you like a stronger jelly layer.
- Pan Lining: Leave parchment overhang for easy removal.
- Metal Pan Matters: A metal pan gives the best edges and even baking.
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days out of direct sunlight.
- Refrigerator: Keeps well for up to 5 days; when stacking place parchment paper between each slice to prevent sticking.
- Freezer: Freeze sliced bars in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
