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🎄 Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars 🎄🍪

With a touch of nostalgia and a whole lot of peanut butter goodness, these Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars are the perfect holiday treat! Thick, soft, and loaded with flavor, they bring back memories of old-fashioned cafeteria-style desserts, but with an indulgent twist that’s just right for the Christmas season. Imagine biting into a rich, peanut buttery bar topped with creamy, smooth frosting—a sweet treat guaranteed to delight both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

For the Bars:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter, divided

  • 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened and divided

For the Frosting:

  • 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a large cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup milk, vanilla extract, and beaten eggs. Set aside.

  4. Cook Peanut Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter with 1 cup of peanut butter. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.

  5. Prepare the Batter: Gradually add the flour mixture to the melted peanut butter mixture, followed by the milk and egg mixture. Mix until smooth and well combined.

  6. Bake: Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely before frosting.

Making the Frosting 🍪

  1. Heat Butter & Peanut Butter: In a saucepan, melt 1 stick of butter with ½ cup of peanut butter. Bring to a gentle boil.

  2. Add Milk & Sugar: Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of milk. Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

  3. Frost the Bars: Pour the frosting over the cooled cookie bars, spreading evenly to the edges. Allow the frosting to cool and set before cutting into squares.

Notes

Serving & Storage 🎄

  • Serving Suggestion: Pair these bars with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee for a festive treat!

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Enjoy these creamy, dreamy Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars—a sweet holiday classic that’s sure to please! 🍪🎅

  • Author: niold.com