PEANUT JELLY BARS

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A layer of grape jelly between a peanut-oatmeal crust and topping gives these bars a taste of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! The recipe is from Sonja Blow of Reeds Spring, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 jar (12 ounces) grape jelly

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture just until combined. Stir in oats and peanuts (mixture will be crumbly)., Press half of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread with jelly. Cover with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.