Lunch Ladies Peanut Butter Bars
Indulge in a sweet trip down memory lane with Lunch Ladies Peanut Butter Bars, a nostalgic treat inspired by classic school cafeteria desserts. These chewy, buttery bars are made from a rich blend of creamy peanut butter, hearty quick oats, and a hint of vanilla, all baked to perfection for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Topped with a luscious layer of melted chocolate and smooth peanut butter, they offer the perfect balance of sweet and salty in every bite. Easy to make in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for sharing at potlucks, bake sales, or simply savoring at home. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert or a comforting snack, these peanut butter chocolate bars are sure to satisfy your cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 2 items Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Quick oats
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup Additional creamy peanut butter (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated. Then mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, quick oats, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish using a spatula or your hands.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set. Avoid overbaking for softer bars. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
Once the bars are cool, gently heat the additional peanut butter in the microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth and spreadable. Spread it evenly over the bars.
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each to prevent burning. Spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer.
Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before slicing into bars. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan for easy cutting.
Serve and enjoy these rich and nostalgic peanut butter bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 486.0 g | 623% | |
| Saturated Fat | 207.5 g | 1038% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 3894 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 908.8 g | 330% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.6 g | 209% | |
| Total Sugars | 572.0 g | ||
| Protein | 170.6 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 896 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 51.1 mg | 284% | |
| Potassium | 3653 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
