Everyone loves a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Turn the childhood snack into a crumbly, gooey and delicious dessert with this beginner-friendly Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars recipe. REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips, fruit jelly and oatmeal cookie mix come together to make something undeniably nostalgic and special. You don't have to be a kid to love this treat — these Gooey PB&J Bars are the perfect dessert for picnics and barbecues.
Jelly and jam add a fruity tang to any recipe. Try these Holiday Red Raspberry Chocolate Bars next.
Heat oven to 375° F. Grease 9-inch square baking pan.
Stir together cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms.
Reserve 1 cup mixture; press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Stir jelly to soften; spread evenly over crust. Sprinkle 1 cup peanut butter chips over jelly. Stir remaining 2/3 cup chips into reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over top.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
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