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PB&J Bars

By: Mitzi Sentiff 
"Big and little kids alike will love these four-ingredient bars that offer a cookie crust, a layer of jam and a crunchy peanut butter and granola topping. 'The delicious treats are also great for picnics or for packing into bag lunches,' promises Mitzi Sentiff of Alexandria, Virginia."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough, divided
  • 2/3 cup strawberry jam
  • 3/4 cup granola without raisins
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter chips

Directions

  1. Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil and greased the foil. Press two-thirds of the cookie dough into prepared pan. Spread jam over dough to within 1/4 in. of edges. In a mixing bowl, beat the granola, peanut butter chips and remaining dough until blended. Crumble over jam.
  2. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Using foil, lift out of pan. Cut into bars and remove from foil.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by EDUNCAN02   view full review
I'm glad I didn't review these last night when I made them because I would have only granted 4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by mysuns   view full review
Absolutely love these! I found plain granola in the organic dry food aisle in the grocery...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by Morris   view full review
These bars are great - very easy to make, and very tasty. They have a great mix of crunchy and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2012 by cookplus5   view full review
I try to be money savvy and make homemade for my kids school snacks. They absolutely LOVED...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by RCope   view full review
I just made thise for a cookie party and I was told by all that it was the best tasting one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by PAL131   view full review
Great Recipe...I used Peanut Butter Cookie Dough. Next time I might use slightly less jam and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by Justine   view full review
So good! I didn't want to buy sugar cookie dough so I made 2 dozen worth and it worked out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by sunshine32019   view full review
These are awesome! I followed the recipe exactly. Will definitely make again, trying...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by Michelle   view full review
Yes! Very easy to make. They were yummy too. I think I found a quick new bar cookie and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by trfancher   view full review
This is my favorite dessert to make right now. It's so simple I don't even have to get out the...

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