*  Exported from MasterCook  *

                        Fresh Strawberry Bars

Recipe By     : Better Homes and Gardens
Serving Size  :     Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4  cup butter, softened
3/4  cup peanut butter
1  cup packed brown sugar
1/2  cup granulated sugar
2  teaspoons baking powder
1/4  teaspoon salt
2  eggs
1  teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4  cups all-purpose flour
1/2  cup strawberry jam
4  cups small whole strawberries, halved or quartered

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending
foil beyond the edges. Set aside.

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.

Spread dough in prepared pan. Bake 25 minutes or until top is lightly
browned and toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.

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

Make Ahead: Wrap the peanut butter base in foil; store at room temperature
up to 24 hours. Before serving, top with jam and berries. Or freeze the
peanut butter base in a freezer container up to 3 months.

Prep: 25 minutes 
Bake: 25 minutes 

Doris has made these twice, now, and they are always gone within 24 - 26 hours!

Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Art; 2010
www.fareshare.net

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