Neecies Pbj Bars Food

NEECIE'S PBJ BARS

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.

MAKE-AHEAD OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Line a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Cook peanut butter, butter, honey, and salt in a large pot over medium, whisking occasionally, until butter melts and mixture is smooth, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove from heat and fold in oats. Fold in peanuts and cherries, if using. Press mixture evenly into prepared dish. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Remove from dish and cut into 32 bars. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

PB&J BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides.
• In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Add peanut butter and pulse to incorporate, scraping sides as necessary.
• In a small bowl, mix together oats, peanuts, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to food processor and pulse a few times until combined but chunky. Transfer 1 cup dough to a bowl and set aside.
• Press remaining dough evenly into prepared pan. Gently spread jam on top, then crumble reserved dough over jam. Bake until edges just pull away from pan and top is set and light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Let cool at least 15 minutes in the pan; then, using overhangs, transfer to a rack and let cool completely. To serve, cut into 16 squares.