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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars Recipe

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Ina Garten

2005, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Beach Volleyball Picnic

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  • on May 13, 2012

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    Made these with strawberry preserves to take to my boyfriend's family, as they are all peanut butter fans. I baked them for about 40 minutes, and they got a little bit darker on top than I would have liked, which is why I pulled them out early. They are definitely tasty, though. They are a bit on the dry and crumbly side, but in a good way, like shortbread, as another reviewer mentioned. I would definitely make these again, but I may try cutting back on the flour a little bit.

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  • on May 07, 2012

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    Going by the recipe, these are good but dry for my taste and quite a bit of work and clean up. I devised my own "semi-homemade" version. Two packages of Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix prepared per package instructions. Press a little more than half the dough into the bottom of a glass casserole. Spread on a layer of jelly, crumble some of the remaining dough on top of the jelly layer and top with the chopped peanuts. Bake at 350 for about 40-50 minutes. Prep takes about 5 minutes and they are very delicious.

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  • on May 06, 2012

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    Absolutely delicious. If you are a peanut butter nut, then you will love these. Read most of the reviews about the woman who threw out when they were done; she must not have loved peanut butter. I used regular butter and strawberry jam; delicious!

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  • on April 08, 2012

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    These are the best! I have made these many time. Today I made them in mini muffin pans which worked out very well. I used a muffin liner then used a 100 scoop (small to place a ball of dough in each cup. Made a thumbprint in each one and put a small amount of jelly in that. Topped with the salted nuts and put them in the oven for about 16 minutes. Let them cool a couple of minutes before taking them out of the muffin pans. I also used a couple different kinds of jelly, as I LOVE blackberry, but my husband not so much.

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  • on April 07, 2012

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    Made the bars this morning. They are not dry as some reviewers stated. Cooked the full allotted time. They came out perfect. Plan to bring them to a gathering tomorrow. They are very rich and delicious so I cut them smaller than Ina did. Look forward to making again.


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  • on April 02, 2012

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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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  • on April 01, 2012

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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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  • on October 26, 2011

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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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  • on October 15, 2011

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

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  • on October 07, 2011

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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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