Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of school cafeteria desserts with these Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars. These soft and chewy bars are loaded with peanut butter flavor and topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting.
Ingredients
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Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Bake: Spread the dough in the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and set. Cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Make frosting: Beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Frost: Frost the warm bars and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts before the frosting sets.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
