••••PEANUT BUTTER 'N' JELLY BARS (Revised copy)

*Back To School Collection*

•1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough

•1/2 cup peanut butter chips

•1 can (16 ounces) buttercream frosting

•1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

•1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam or grape jelly

1. Let dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press into an I greased 13-in. by 9-in baking dish; sprinkle with peanut butter chips.

2. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are firm to the touch. Cool on a wire rack.

3. In a small bowl, beat frosting and peanut butter until smooth. Spread over bars. Drop jam by teaspoons over frosting; cut through frosting with a knife to swirl the jam. YIELD: 2 DOZEN.

(Source: Taste of Home-Mom's Best, Carolyn Mulloy & photo also)