1980s-90s Lunch Lady Gold Bars
1980s-90s Lunch Lady Gold Bars
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick butter, melted
For the Filling
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 stick butter, melted
For the Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- 1
Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Line the dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is uniformly moistened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour the graham cracker mixture into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Press the mixture down firmly and evenly across the bottom of the pan to create a compact crust layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a separate bowl, add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust using a spatula.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave the mixture in short intervals (15-30 seconds), stirring frequently, until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter topping over the peanut butter filling layer. Carefully spread it evenly across the surface.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are completely set and firm.
⏱️ 60 min
- 9
Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab of bars from the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into desired square or rectangular pieces. Serve.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1980s-90s Lunch Lady Gold Bars
For the Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick butter, melted
For the Filling
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 stick butter, melted
For the Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- 1
Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Line the dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is uniformly moistened.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour the graham cracker mixture into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Press the mixture down firmly and evenly across the bottom of the pan to create a compact crust layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a separate bowl, add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust using a spatula.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave the mixture in short intervals (15-30 seconds), stirring frequently, until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter topping over the peanut butter filling layer. Carefully spread it evenly across the surface.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are completely set and firm.
⏱️ 60 min - 9
Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab of bars from the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into desired square or rectangular pieces. Serve.
⏱️ 5 min