Peanut Butter & Jam Bars
Deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter bars that are loaded with flavour, and have a generous layer of jam in the centres. These bars are perfect for PB&J lovers!
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 243kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (218g) plain/all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (125g) smooth peanut butter
- ¾ cup (245g) seedless raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper, and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until combined. Add the egg, vanilla, and peanut butter, and mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until completely combined.
- Press about 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the jam evenly on top. Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the jam.
- Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
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Notes
These bars stay fresh, kept in an airtight container, at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Cookie dough can be wrapped in clingfilm and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.