Dairy-Free Peanut Butter & Jam Bars
 
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See the post above to make these delicious bars suit whatever dietary needs you have or pantry ingredients you have on hand!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 bars
Ingredients
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons non-hydrogenated shortening or dairy-free buttery spread or sticks
  • 1 large egg (see post above for egg-free option)
  • ¾ cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour (see post above for gluten-free option)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup raspberry jam (seedless, if desired)
  • Peanuts, for topping (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F, and grease a 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, and shortening or buttery spread with a hand mixer until smooth. Add the egg and mix until combined. Add the flour and salt, and stir until dough form.
  3. Reserve about ⅓ of the dough for topping.
  4. Press the remaining dough evenly in the bottom of your pan.
  5. Spread the jam in an even layer on top of dough. Coarsely drop the reserved dough over the jam layer. Optionally sprinkle on some peanuts and press them lightly into the dough and jam.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until lightly browned and set.
  7. Let the bars cool completely before cutting them.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/peanut-butter-jam-bars