{"id":4941,"date":"2016-02-21T21:01:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-21T21:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestarvingchefblog.com\/?p=4941"},"modified":"2023-09-22T13:44:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T13:44:27","slug":"peanut-butter-jelly-cookie-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestarvingchefblog.com\/peanut-butter-jelly-cookie-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What’s Up, Hungry People! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ever find yourself torn between grabbing a cookie or making a peanut butter & jelly sandwich? Well, guess what? You don’t have to choose anymore! Today, we’re mashing them up into one awesome treat: peanut butter & jelly cookie bars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recipe is all about taking something simple and nostalgic\u2014like the timeless PB&J sandwich\u2014and turning it into something unexpected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s What You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We start with a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie crust and kick things up a notch with a creamy peanut butter buttercream frosting. But wait, there’s more! We finish it all off with a jelly glaze swirl, adding just the right touch of fruitiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Cookie Crust:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • \u00bd cup sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup shortening<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup chunky peanut butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup butter, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 \u00bd cup flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For Peanut Butter Buttercream:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • \u00bd cup creamy peanut butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00be cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 8 tablespoons butter, room temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      For Jelly Glaze:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • \u00bc cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u00bc cup favorite grape or strawberry jelly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 3 tablespoons water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n