Serve these rich and chewy Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars slightly warm for the best texture and flavor. Pair them with a glass of cold milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
For special occasions, cut them into neat squares and garnish with crushed peanuts or a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance the flavor contrast. These bars also make a perfect addition to lunchboxes, dessert trays, or bake sales. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, peanut butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Combine & Bake: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Make Frosting: While the bars are cooling, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
- Frost & Serve: Spread the frosting over the warm bars and let them set before cutting into squares.
Enjoy!