Peanut Butter and Jam Cookie Bars
Ingredients
The cookie bars
-
½
cup
sugar
-
½
cup
brown sugar
-
½
cup
shortening
-
½
cup
creamy peanut butter
-
1
large
egg
-
1
teaspoon
vanilla
-
1 ¼
cup
flour
-
¾
teaspoon
baking soda
-
½
teaspoon
baking powder
-
¾
cup
strawberry or raspberry jam
The glaze
-
¼
cup
real butter, melted
-
2
cups
powdered sugar
-
1
teaspoon
vanilla
-
2
tablespoons
hot water
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2. Cream together shortening, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- 3. Mix in peanut butter, then add the egg and vanilla until combined.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder, then add to the dough.
- 5. Reserve ¾ to 1 cup of dough for later use.
- 6. Press the remaining dough into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 pan.
- 7. Spread the jam evenly over the dough.
- 8. Crumble or press the reserved dough over the jam layer.
- 9. Bake for 20-30 minutes until set and golden brown.
- 10. Cool on a rack, then prepare the glaze by whisking together melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and hot water.
- 11. Drizzle glaze over the cooled bars and let set before slicing.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
38g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
20mg
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