Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars
These Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars are a nostalgic treat with chewy peanut butter goodness and just the right hint of chocolate chips—perfect for an after-school snack or comforting dessert.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (Skippy or Jif)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy bar removal.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and creamy.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together, then gently fold into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly without overmixing the batter.
- Spread dough into the prepared pan and press evenly for a uniform bake.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow bars to cool completely for about 30 minutes, then lift out and slice into 16 bars.
Notes
For a nut-free version, swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter and use allergy-friendly chocolate chips. Bars freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal
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