Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars

 

Peanut Butter Lunch Lady  Bars Recipe 

Craving a nostalgic school cafeteria treat? These soft, chewy Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars are rich, sweet, and topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or anytime you're in the mood for a classic dessert bar!

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  Why You'll Love These Peanut Butter Bars

Soft and chewy cookie texture

Rich peanut butter flavor in both the bar and frosting

Easy to make in one pan – perfect for sharing

Inspired by the classic lunch lady peanut butter bars from school cafeterias

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  Ingredients

For the Cookie Bars:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

1½ cups creamy peanut butter

3 sticks (1½ cups) unsalted butter

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

½ cup milk

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

½ cup creamy peanut butter, melted

½ cup milk

4 cups powdered sugar

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  Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan.

Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, mix together:

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

Set aside.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk:

2 eggs

½ cup milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

Set aside.

Step 4: Melt Butter & Peanut Butter

In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt:

3 sticks butter

1½ cups peanut butter

Stir until smooth, then add to the dry ingredients. Mix well, then incorporate the egg mixture.

Step 5: Bake the Bars

Spread the batter evenly into the greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and set.

Allow to cool completely before frosting.

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  Make the Peanut Butter Frosting

In a bowl, combine:

½ cup melted butter

½ cup melted peanut butter

½ cup milk

4 cups powdered sugar

Mix until smooth and creamy. Spread over cooled bars evenly.

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  Let the Frosting Set

Allow the frosting to set completely before cutting into squares.

Serve and enjoy these irresistible Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars!

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  Tips for Best Results

Use creamy peanut butter (not natural) for the smoothest textu

re.

Let the bars cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.