Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars

If you’re a fan of peanut butter, you’re going to love these Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars!
Thick, soft, and topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting, these bars are perfect for any occasion.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Soft & Chewy: A perfect texture with every bite.
• Rich Peanut Butter Flavor: Double the peanut butter for double the taste!
• Easy to Make: No rolling—just bake, frost, and slice.
• Crowd-Pleaser: Great for family gatherings and events.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Bars:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 ½ cups peanut butter
• 3 sticks butter (1 ½ cups)
• 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
• ½ cup butter (1 stick)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a cookie sheet.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients

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

Step 4: Combine & Bake

• Melt the butter and peanut butter together over low heat.
• Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
• Add the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
• Spread the batter evenly on the greased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool completely before frosting.

Step 5: Make the Frosting

• Melt the butter and peanut butter together until smooth.
• Stir in the milk and powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.
• Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie bars.

Step 6: Slice & Serve

Let the frosting set before cutting the bars into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~450
• Carbohydrates: 58g
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 22g

Try this Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars recipe and enjoy a delicious treat!