Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
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Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
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Featuring a peanut butter fudge center and a generous amount of homemade chocolate fudge frosting, lunch lady peanut butter bars are a classic childhood favorite! You're going to love them!
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup butter softened, salted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats old fashioned
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Fudge Layer
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter creamy
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted, salted
Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup butter softened, salted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 18x13 baking sheet with non-stick spray.
Crust
- In a large bowl or upright stand mixer, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix to combine.
- Add oats, flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until well combined.
- Add the dough to the greased baking sheet and bake for 14-16 minutes.
Peanut Butter Fudge Layer
- In a bowl combine powdered sugar, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Add in peanut butter and mix until smooth.
- Once crust is cooked and while still warm, drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter fudge across the warm crust. Let melt a bit then spread across the crust. Let cool completely.
Chocolate Frosting
- Mix all ingredients together with a hand mixer or upright stand mixer until combined, smooth, and a bit fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Spread frosting onto cooled peanut butter fudge layer. Slice into bars and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
573kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
406mg
(17%)
Potassium
245mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
47g
(94%)
Vitamin A
604IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 604IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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