Classic Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars
Classic Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars are a nostalgic treat that captures the essence of childhood school lunches. These chewy, rich bars blend the delightful flavor of peanut butter with a soft texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for family gatherings or as a sweet snack, they are easy to make and sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Let cool before slicing into squares and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg