Savor the Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

Embark on a sweet journey with this Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars recipe, blending creamy peanut butter with a rich chocolate topping for an irresistible treat.

Whether it’s a cozy afternoon snack or a dessert for a family potluck, this recipe is sure to bring smiles and satisfy cravings.
Ideal for sharing and simple enough for new bakers, this recipe captures the essence of homemade goodness. Ready to whip up something delightful? Let’s get started.

Rich and Delicious: Your New Go-To Peanut Butter Bar Recipe

This Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars recipe not only brings smooth peanut butter and sweet chocolate together but also offers ease and comfort in every bite. As well as being a treat, it’s a nostalgic nod to classic dessert bars. With simple steps and heartfelt flavor, these bars will quickly become a favourite.

Pro Tips for the Perfect Peanut Butter Bars:

Use chilled butter if melted quickly: When melted slowly, the butter keeps the base firm and reliable.
Press the mixture firmly into the dish: That way it won’t crumble when you cut the bars.
Line the dish with foil overhang: Using foil that drapes over the sides makes removal easy and clean.
Cut while chocolate is still slightly warm: Doing this helps create clean edges without cracking the topping.
Let the bars chill fully before serving: This step ensures the layers hold together beautifully and the chocolate topping sets properly.

Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars Recipe:

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Setting time: At least 1 hour
Servings: 12–16 bars
Equipment: Microwave-safe large bowl, 9 × 13-inch dish, foil, non-stick spray, spatula

With these creamy peanut butter bars, your kitchen will become a hub of simplicity and sweet indulgence.

Ingredients:

▢ ½ cup butter, melted
▢ 2 cups powdered sugar
▢ 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 graham crackers)
▢ 1 cup peanut butter
▢ 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate

Instructions:

Cut butter into chunks and melt it: Place butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 1 minute or until the butter is melted.
Stir in dry and creamy ingredients: Mix in the powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and peanut butter. Stir well until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
Line a 9 × 13 inch dish with foil: Drape the foil over the sides of the dish so that you can easily remove it once the bars set. Lightly spray with non-stick spray.
Press the peanut butter mixture into the dish: Spread it evenly and press firmly, creating a solid base layer.
Melt the chocolate topping: Follow the package directions to melt the semi-sweet chocolate. Once melted, spread the chocolate over the peanut butter mixture.
Cut while warm and allow to set: While the chocolate is still warm, cut the bars. Then allow them to set for at least an hour before serving.

Ready to Relish!

This dish offers more than just a dessert—it delivers a memorable taste experience and carries the joy of homemade baking into your home.
For variations, you might check similar sweet treats like this easy-Dutch-oven-no-knead-bread or another dessert favorite such as sticky-bun-breakfast-ring.
Furthermore, if you enjoy peanut butter flavored bars, you’ll want to explore peanut-butter-cup-cake-roll or peanut-butter-marshmallow-squares.
And for a simpler bake, consider the no-bake-chocolate-oatmeal-bars which share the no-baking ease of these peanut butter bars.
Lastly, for a classic snack twist, the easy-peanut-butter-pie might be another crave-worthy option.
So go ahead—mix, press, melt, chill, and enjoy every bite of these Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars. They’re simple, satisfying, and absolutely worth sharing!

Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

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