Sarah's PB&J Chocolate Bars Recipe

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Sarah's PB&J Chocolate Bars
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  1. Make the base: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, extending it over the sides. Put the butter in a medium heatproof bowl; position the bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water (the bowl should not touch the water). Once the butter melts, stir in the sugar and cocoa. Whisk in the egg; cook, whisking, until the mixture is warm and the consistency of hot fudge, 6 minutes. Remove from the heat; mix in the saltine crumbs and peanuts. Press the crust into the pan. Set aside the saucepan of water.
  2. Make the filling: Spread the jelly over the crust in the pan; place in the freezer for a few minutes. Beat 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, the peanut butter and confectioners' sugar with a mixer until light. Spread over the jelly layer; return to the freezer while you make the glaze.
  3. Place the chocolate and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a heatproof bowl; set over the pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; stir until smooth. When cool but still runny, spread the glaze over the chilled peanut butter layer. Freeze for another 30 minutes.
  4. Use the foil flaps to remove the bars from the pan; cut into squares while still cold. Serve cold and keep leftovers refrigerated.
  5. Photograph by Kate Sears
  6. Thanks for your feedback! We made another batch of these delicious cookies, and agree that the bars are best cut while cold. Also, make sure to use roasted, salted peanuts for the fullest flavor. Enjoy and let us know what you think. SC
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1387.55 Kcal (5809 kJ)
Calories from fat 939.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 104.34g 161%
Cholesterol 214.22mg 71%
Sodium 149.19mg 6%
Potassium 747.3mg 16%
Total Carbs 114.48g 38%
Sugars 89.57g 358%
Dietary Fiber 10.16g 41%
Protein 18.85g 38%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 24%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 87.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 498.65 Kcal (2088 kJ)
Calories from fat 337.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.5g 161%
Cholesterol 76.98mg 71%
Sodium 53.62mg 6%
Potassium 268.56mg 16%
Total Carbs 41.14g 38%
Sugars 32.19g 358%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 41%
Protein 6.78g 38%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 24%
Iron 1.7mg 26%
Calcium 31.4mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 35.6
    Points
  • 40
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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