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Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars

Nostalgic Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars for Sweet Memories

Savor the taste of childhood with these Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars—a sweet, nostalgic treat that's ideal for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Milk

Equipment

  • 13×18-inch sheet pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 13×18-inch sheet pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine milk, vanilla extract, and beaten eggs.
  4. Melt butter and peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Combine dry ingredients with the melted mixture, then add wet ingredients until smooth.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
  7. For frosting, melt more butter and peanut butter in a saucepan, stir in milk and whisk in powdered sugar.
  8. Once the bars have cooled, pour frosting over and spread evenly. Let set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be customized with crunchy peanut butter or chocolate drizzle. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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