Christmas Cookie Jelly Bars Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large (18-by-13 inch) rimmed baking sheet with parchment and spray with cooking spray.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
• Combine the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until completely incorporated.
• Dab a little cookie dough under each corner of the parchment to keep it from moving. Then dollop the dough in big spoonfuls all over the parchment. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and press the dough into an even layer, filling the baking sheet. Remove the plastic wrap.
• With a tablespoon, spoon the peanut butter and the strawberry jam all over the cookie dough. Use the back of a spoon to swirl the peanut butter and jelly together, gently pushing them into the surface of the dough.
• Bake until the cookie is lightly puffed and golden brown at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Let cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE JELLY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie dough, sprinkles and flour until well incorporated. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking pan and press down into an even layer.
• Bake until golden brown around the edges and the center has just set, about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Beat the cream cheese, sugar and milk until well combined. Stir in the frozen whipped topping. Pour over the sugar crust and set in the fridge until ready to use.
• Place the strawberry jell-o in one large bowl, and the lime jell-o in a second bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water into each bowl and stir until completely dissolved. Stir 3/4 cup cold water into each bowl and refrigerate both for 45 minutes.
• Transfer the green mixture into the baking dish, over the cream cheese layer and spread out evenly. Chill for 15 minutes.
• Stir in the strawberries into the strawberry jell-o and then pour over the green jell-o layer and spread out evenly. Chill until firm, about 1-2 hours.
• Cut into bars and serve with a dollop of whipped topping and sprinkles.