Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

Tasty Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars have a chewy peanut butter oat base, creamy peanut butter center, and rich chocolate buttercream topping.

Why You Should Try This Recipe:

- Made with pantry staples, most of which you might already have on hand - Great for feeding a crowd as these peanut butter bars are made in a large pan - A delicious recipe made with a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie base and a rich chocolate buttercream frosting

Key Ingredients:

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flour - oats - cocoa powder vanilla - peanut butter - eggs brown sugar - butter - sugar powdered sugar - milk

Let's make it!

These Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars are exactly like you remember from school!

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, 1 cup peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, and eggs until well combined.

2

Gradually fold in the flour and oats until smooth.

3

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

4

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Let it cool.

5

Melt 1.5 cups of peanut butter in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, or using a double boiler on the stovetop. Spread over the cooled base and refrigerate to set slightly.

6

In a medium saucepan, melt the ¼ cup butter over low heat. Add the milk and cocoa powder, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Mix in the vanilla.

7

Spread the frosting over the set peanut butter layer.

8

Refrigerate the bars for at least an hour to set the frosting. Once set, cut into squares and serve.

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