Description
These classic peanut butter lunch lady cookie bars are thick, chewy, and loaded with creamy peanut butter goodness, making them a nostalgic treat for both kids and adults. Perfect for lunch boxes or cozy afternoon snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line your 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add in the creamy peanut butter and continue to mix until well combined. Next, beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. If using chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Letting the bars cool completely before cutting ensures you get those perfect bars without any crumble.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: peanut butter, cookie bars, dessert, easy recipe, nostalgic