MICROWAVE PEANUT BUTTER AND JAM BARS
6 tbsp. margarine, softened
1/3 c. peanut butter
1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. strawberry jam or preserves
Combine margarine, peanut butter, sugars and egg; beat well. Add flour and beat on low speed until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 cup crumbs. Press remaining crumbs into an 8 inch square glass baking dish. Place on an inverted plate to elevate dish in oven. Bake at medium for 6 1/2 minutes or until base looks dry, rotating dish if necessary. Spread jam on base to within 1/2 inch of edge. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cook at medium 6 to 7 minutes, or until jam bubbles near the center, rotating dish once. Cool. Makes 16 bars.