Free Articles and Information! Best Cookies: PB & Jam Bars By: Donna Monday Peanut butter and jam make great sandwiches, but these two winners make even better cookies. These cookies have a crispy texture with a yummy chocolate peanut butter topping. Best of all, they’re no bake cookies, so leave your oven off. PB & Jam Bars Bar 3 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup crunchy peanut butter ˝ cup butter 4 ˝ cups crips rice cereal Filling 2/3 cup strawberry, apricot, or peach jam Topping ˝ cup milk chocolate chips 1 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter 2 teaspoons shortening Directions Melt marshmallows, 1 cup peanut butter and butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth (4 to 5 minutes). Add cereal; quickly stir until well coated. Press mixture into ungreased 11x7-inch pan. Spoon jam by teaspoonfuls over hot cereal mixture; gently spead over top. Melt chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon peanut butter and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (2 to 4 minutes). Gently spread over jam layer. Refrigerate until chocolate layer is firm (about 2 hours). Cut into bars. About the Author © Donna Monday Love Cookies? All your favorites here http://www.best-cookie-jar-recipes.com