Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

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I had to give this recipe one star or it wouldn't have posted. Would have preferred to give zero stars. I followed the recipe exactly and it was far too dry to eat. Had to throw it away - all those expensive ingredients in the garbage. My strong recommendation to all of you is to not make this.

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Love it! I had to make a few modifications based on what I had in the pantry. Firstly, I used butter flavored Crisco. Then I used 1/2 peanut butter & 1/2 almond butter. Thirdly I used pistachios as the topping. Also used Knotts Berry Farms boysenberry jelly. OMG they turned out heavenly. I took them to a pool party and they were the star attraction. I love Ina, she rocks!
I imagine the original recipe is devine. Thanks Ina!

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They were awesome! When I tasted them warm out of the oven, I didn't think they had much flavor, but letting them cool is the trick! My co-workers and I gobbled them up!

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Substitue all purpose gluten free flour for an amazing GF treat! Nobody will be the wiser!

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Definitely good, but also fairly dry. These would probably be awesome if they were bite-sized, but I made them as full sized bars. I also agree with other reviewers that 45 minutes is not enough time. The full 9x13 was too much for me and my group as they are very sweet and heavy. Still, for a party, these would be fantastic.

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Very very good!!

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For the first time I made a half batch. Worked out great, except the 45 minutes baking time was not enough time. I live at high altitude and next time I will add about 10 minutes. And believe me there will be a "next" time, and I will make the full 9 x 13 ;o They are delicious!!! Thanks Ina!

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These are fabulous! I have made them twice now and once I used crunchy Peanut Butter and omitted the peanut topping. It is somewhat of a shortbread, which I love. My husband loves them too!

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Love Ina, and make a lot of her desserts, but this one was disappointing. It was dry (I did not over bake it and did not have a lot of taste (might as well just make a pb&j sandwich. I think it would be better in a larger pan so the cookie layer isn't so thick and therefore not as dry. On the episode, it looked like Ina used a larger pan. Wasn't worth wasting a whole jar of peanut butter and jelly.

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They are a bit heavy for my taste even though I cut the bars into much smaller pieces.My husband thought so too though he loves peanut butter. It is an easy recipe and a great idea for a bar so I may try this again but substitute nutella for peanut butter.