Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars 🍪✨


"Don’t lose this recipe!" These old-school Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Cookie Bars are the perfect mix of chewy, sweet, and nostalgic—just like the ones from the school cafeteria! Made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Soft, chewy, and peanut buttery – Just like the classic!
✅ No mixer needed – One bowl, easy prep.
✅ Perfect for lunchboxes, bake sales, or dessert cravings!

🥜 Ingredients

(Makes 16 bars)

For the Cookie Bars

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Frosting (Optional but Highly Recommended!)

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

  • 2-3 tbsp milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions