Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
These Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars are a delicious treat made with creamy peanut butter and topped with a rich chocolate frosting.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
Bars
- 1 cup salted butter, softened (227g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200g)
- 2 ½ cups creamy peanut butter divided
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour scooped & leveled (282g)
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- ½ cup salted butter, softened (114g)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 2 cups of peanut butter until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and cut into squares.
Notes
Store the bars in an airtight container for up to a week.