10/29/2026
If you went to school in the 80's. You Loved this dessert😉
Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
INGREDIENTS:
▪︎2 cups flour
▪︎2 cups sugar
▪︎2 large eggs, beaten
▪︎1 ½ cup peanut butter, divided
▪︎1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
▪︎½ cup milk + 2 tablespoons, divided
▪︎1 teaspoon baking soda
▪︎1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▪︎1 teaspoon salt
▪︎4 cups powdered sugar
▪︎2 tbsp. cocoa powder(Optional)
Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
Directions:
▪︎Mix together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
▪︎Whisk together ½ cup milk, vanilla extract, eggs. Set aside.
▪︎In a saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter and 1 cup peanut butter, bring to a boil. ▪︎Remove from heat and slowly add flour mixture, followed by milk and egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
▪︎Pour batter onto cookie sheet, spreading batter evenly to edges.
▪︎Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
☆ Cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting:
▪︎ In a saucepan, bring 1 stick butter and ½ cup peanut butter to a boil.
▪︎ Add 2 tbsp. cocoa powder~ optional if you want a chocolate taste frosting 😉
▪︎Add 2 tablespoons milk and slowly mix in powdered sugar until well combined.
▪︎Pour frosting over cake, spreading evenly to edges.
▪︎Allow frosting to cool and set before serving.