Satisfy your cravings with these irresistible Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars. Combining the perfect mix of sweet and salty, these bars are made with key ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, creamy peanut butter, unsalted butter, milk, and powdered sugar. A must-try for any peanut butter enthusiast!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups 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
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a large cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together ½ cup milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter and 1 cup peanut butter, bringing it to a boil. Remove from heat. Slowly stir in the flour mixture, followed by the milk and egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter onto the cookie sheet, spreading it evenly to the edges. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting: In a saucepan, bring 1 stick of butter and ½ cup peanut butter to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of milk, then slowly stir in powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the frosting over the cooled bars, spreading it evenly to the edges. Allow the frosting to cool and set before serving. Enjoy!
