Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl:

1. Pour in the melted butter.
2. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and creamy peanut butter.
3. Stir until smooth and creamy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Finally, stir in vanilla extract for that classic sweet aroma.

Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

• Flour
• Baking soda
• Salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined. The batter will be thick and rich—a perfect base for your peanut butter bars.

Step 4: Bake the Base

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay; you don’t want to overbake).
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while preparing the topping.

Step 5: Prepare the Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping

In a microwave-safe bowl:

1. Combine chocolate chips and 1/2 cup peanut butter.
2. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.

Pour this glossy topping over the cooled peanut butter base, spreading evenly with a spatula.

Step 6: Chill and Set

Place the pan in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours. This helps the chocolate topping set and makes cutting the bars easier.

Step 7: Slice and Serve

Once set, lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper edges. Slice into squares or rectangles, and enjoy a chewy, chocolate-peanut buttery treat that tastes just like the classic school lunch version!

Tips for the Perfect Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars

• Chewy vs. Soft: Bake closer to 20 minutes for a softer bar, or 25 minutes for a firmer, chewier texture.
• Crunchy Twist: Add 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts to the batter for extra crunch.
• Storage: Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer.

Final Thoughts

Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars are more than just a dessert—they’re a nostalgic trip back to childhood lunches. With their chewy texture, rich peanut butter flavor, and chocolatey topping, these bars are perfect for after-school snacks, parties, or anytime you need a sweet pick-me-up.

Baking these at home is simple, fun, and even more satisfying than the cafeteria version. So grab your ingredients, follow the steps, and enjoy a bite of peanut buttery nostalgia!

If you want, I can also make a super-easy version with no mixer and one bowl that’s just as chewy and tasty—perfect for quick baking.

Do you want me to do that?