NEECIE'S PBJ BARS

Neecie's PBJ Bars image

I came up with this recipe when my children were small. It's a healthy snack to pack for lunch or anytime. Even my pickiest eater loves them.

Provided by D. Thibodeau

Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick cooking oats
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups any flavor fruit jam
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup quick cooking oats
¼ cup packed brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

Beat 1/2 cup butter or margarine until smooth. Add 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar and beat well. Add egg, milk, peanut butter and vanilla and beat well. Stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup oats, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
Spread in a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Spread preserves all over top. Sprinkle with crumb topping.
To Make Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup quick oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, and 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the preserves.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 - 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 213.1 mg, Sugar 35 g