Peanut Butter Lunch Lady bars

 These Peanut Butter Lunch Lady bars are sweet and salty, peanut buttery and will make your taste buds do the happy dance. The recipe is easy to follow and great for both beginners and pros. They’re soft and chewy with a little crumble that’s addicting.

Ingredients

For the Bars:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

For the Frosting:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 4 cups powdered sugar

How To Make Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large sheet pan (roughly 13×18 inches) or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup milk, vanilla, and beaten eggs.
4. Create the base: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup butter with 1 cup peanut butter over medium heat. Once it reaches a gentle boil, remove from heat.
5. Combine: Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the melted peanut butter mixture. Then add the milk/egg mixture and stir until smooth and well mixed.
6. Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan.
7. Make the frosting: In a small saucepan, melt ½ cup butter with ½ cup peanut butter. Bring just to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons milk, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar until smooth.
8. Frost the bars: Pour warm frosting over cooled bars and spread evenly. Allow to cool at room temperature until the frosting sets.