Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Step 1

Ingredients:

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1 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened

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1 1/2 C sugar

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1 tsp pure vanilla extract

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2 large eggs

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2 C creamy peanut butter

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3 C flour

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1 tsp baking powder

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2 C strawberry Jam

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1 9x13 baking dish lined with parchment paper

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking dish with parchment paper.

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Using a standing mixer, cream together the butter, peanut butter and sugar until light and fluff

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Beat in the eggs, one at a time until combined

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Beat in the vanilla

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Using a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder

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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with the wet until combined

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Using about 2/3 of the dough, evenly spread the dough onto the bottom of the baking dish

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Spread the strawberry jam on top of the bottom layer

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Crumble remaining dough on top of the jam

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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 or until the top is lightly golden brown

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Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars and enjoying!