Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars

Layered crumbly peanut butter and jelly bars.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely ground buttery crackers
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup grape jelly

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or an 11x8-inch.

In a medium sized mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt, whisk in cracker crumbs until combined.
In a large mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat together peanut butter, butter and brown sugar until creamy, about 1-2 minutes; beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in flour mixture until just combined. Evenly spread half of the cookie dough into prepared baking dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around edges.

Remove dish from oven and evenly spread jelly over the surface. Dot the top evenly with remaining cookie dough. Return dish to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes about 15 bars