I decided to make this scrumptious looking dessert for my lovely In-Laws on Easter. I usually always bring something that everyone is scared to eat so I decided to go with something they can't resist, fresh Strawberry Bars. I got the recipe from the Better Homes and Gardens magazine and by the picture alone this dessert just screams spring and happiness. Definitely not something you can pass up on, right? I look forward to massive amounts of delicious treats sitting on Meme's table (that's Jason's Grandmother) but I hope this one can stand up to the challenge. It looks relatively easy and if you have baked anything before you should have all if not a majority of the ingredients on hand. I just grabbed a 1lb. clamshell of fresh strawberries at the grocery store and I plan to get wrist deep in some flour tomorrow night. Here is to a wonderful day with family and remembering what Easter is truly about. Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!Here is the recipe:
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup strawberry jam
4 cups small whole strawberries, halved or quartered
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil beyond the edges. Set aside.
2. In large mixing bowl beat butter and peanut butter on medium to high for 30 seconds. Beat in sugars, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in as much flour as you can with mixer. Stir in remaining flour.
3. Spread dough in prepared pan. Bake 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned and toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
4. Cool completely on rack. Remove from pan by lifting foil. Spread jam and top with berries. Cut into bars. Serve at once or refrigerate up to 6 hours. Makes 24 bars
Looks yummy!
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