FRESH STRAWBERRY BARS

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Everyone is bound to love these bars, especially the kids. Make these in less than an hour for a quick dessert or snack. Recipe & photo: bhg.com

Provided by Ellen Bales @Starwriter

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup(s) butter, softened
3/4 cup(s) peanut butter
1 cup(s) packed brown sugar
1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
2 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/2 cup(s) strawberry jam
4 cup(s) small whole strawberries, halved or quartered

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl beat butter and peanut butter on medium to high for 30 seconds. Beat in sugars, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in as much flour as you can with mixer. Stir in remaining flour.
  • Spread dough in a foil-lined 13x9x2-inch baking pan, extending foil beyond edges. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned and toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on rack. Remove from pan by lifting foil. Spread jam over crust and top with berries. Cut into bars. Serve at once or chill up to 6 hours.

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