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Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars

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These Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and peanut buttery goodness! Soft, chewy bars topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting – they’re the ideal treat for any occasion. This nostalgic dessert is sure to be a hit with the whole family! #PeanutButterBars #LunchLadyCookies #PeanutButterDessert #CookieBars #EasyDesserts

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Bars:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 ½ cups peanut butter
  • 3 sticks butter
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk

For the Frosting:

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven:

    • Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a cookie sheet and set aside.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients:

    • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  • Whisk Wet Ingredients:

    • In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Set aside.

  • Melt Butter and Peanut Butter:

    • In a saucepan, melt the butter and peanut butter over medium heat. Stir until smooth, then mix with the dry ingredients. Add the egg mixture and mix until fully combined.

  • Bake the Bars:

    • Spread the batter evenly on the greased cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the bars are golden and set. Let them cool completely.

  • Make the Frosting:

    • In a saucepan, melt the butter and peanut butter for the frosting.
    • Add the milk and powdered sugar, stirring until smooth.

  • Frost the Bars:

    • Spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the cooled cookie bars. Let the frosting set before cutting into squares.

  • Serve:

    • Once the frosting is set, slice and serve. Enjoy the peanut butter goodness!

Notes

  • If you prefer a thicker frosting, you can increase the powdered sugar to your taste.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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