PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BARS
(MICROWAVE)
 
6 tbsp. butter, softened
1/3 c. peanut butter
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 c. sugar
1 2/3 c. flour
2/3 c. strawberry jam

Combine butter, peanut butter, sugars and egg; beat well. Add flour and beat on low speed of mixer until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 cup crumbs. Press remaining crumbs into an 8-inch square baking dish. Place on inverted plate. Cook at medium 6 1/2 minutes or until base looks dry; rotate, if necessary.

Spread jam on base to within 1/2 inch of edge. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cook on medium 6-7 minutes or until jam bubbles near the center. Rotate dish once. Cool.

Makes 16 bars.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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