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Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars

Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Beat 1 cup butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  4. Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Bake 20–22 minutes until edges are golden and center is set. Cool completely in pan.
  5. For frosting, beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla, beating until creamy. Add more milk if needed.
  6. Spread frosting over cooled bars. Let set 15 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

These bars taste even better the next day after the frosting and cookie base have had time to meld. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.