Description
These Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars are a nostalgic treat reminiscent of school cafeteria desserts. A buttery oat and peanut butter base topped with a layer of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, these bars are a delightful indulgence for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the topping:
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (for spreading)
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars, then add peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet mixture.
- Bake: Spread dough in pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Add toppings: Spread peanut butter over warm bars, then melted chocolate once cooled.
- Cool and slice: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a firmer chocolate topping, refrigerate bars for 30 minutes.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
