Sunday, August 14, 2011

Peanut Butter and Jelly Dessert Bars

2  1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar of grape jam
1/2 cup peanut butter chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter, room temp.



In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and salt. With a pastry cutter or your hands, work in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal with a few pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.



Add egg, lightly beaten, and vanilla; stir until dough just comes together.



Set aside 1 cup of dough and firmly press remaining dough into pan in an even layer. Spread jelly over top.











Combine reserved dough and peanut butter chips; crumble over jam layer.



Bake until topping is deep golden brown, 45-50 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Run a sharp knife around edges then, using parchment, lift cake from pan and cut into squares.


Monday, August 8, 2011

Sorry for the Absence

The past few months have been incredibly chaotic but I am going to be trying to work on more things here. Starting with a very unique tiramisu this weekend!

Can't wait to get back to work here. =)