Description
Delicious and nostalgic Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars with a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and chewy oats, ideal for snacks or desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups quick oats
- For the frosting:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3–4 tablespoons milk (as needed)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry mixture gradually to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the quick oats.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pan.
- Frost with the peanut butter frosting once cooled.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best texture when creaming. Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for variations.
