Sunday, August 14, 2011

What I Love: Peanut Butter and Jam Bars

Hey Guys!
So you know how I OBSESSED with Raspberry themed treats right? :)
Well this recipe is "Peanut Butter and Jam Bars" and they are OH SO GOOD and SO FLAVORFUL.
It's like as party in your mouth!
Pretty easy to make them too.
Here is how to make them..

Great swirls of flavor! Here's a frosted bar with a favorite peanut butter and jam combo.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
1:20 Hr:Mins
Makes
36 bars

Cookie Base
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1/2 cup peanut butter chips

Topping
1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup seedless raspberry or strawberry jam

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, stir all Cookie Base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan using floured fingers. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In small bowl, stir frosting, milk and peanut butter until well blended. Spread over base. Stir jam; drop by teaspoonfuls over frosting. Swirl jam for a marbled design with tip of knife. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
Makes 36 bars

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Success:
To swirl jam into frosting, use a narrow knife, toothpick or small metal spatula.
Substitution:
Use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer crunch.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Bar)Calories 160(Calories from Fat 70),Total Fat 8g(Saturated Fat 2g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 5mg;Sodium 120mg;Total Carbohydrate 21g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 15g),Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 0.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 0.00%;Iron 0.00%;Exchanges:0 Starch;0 Fruit;1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: http://www.bettycrocker.com/

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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