1970s-90s Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
1970s-90s Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
For the Topping
- 12 ounces chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, 2 cups of peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix these ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and form a consistent, dough-like mixture. You can use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, a hand mixer, or a sturdy spoon.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Evenly press the prepared peanut butter mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to ensure an even and compact layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
For the topping, place the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to overheat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base in the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Spread the chocolate topping evenly across the entire surface of the base using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are completely set and firm.
⏱️ 60 min
- 9
Once set, remove the pan from the refrigerator and cut the bars into squares before serving. For cleaner cuts, you can run a knife under hot water and wipe it clean between cuts.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1970s-90s Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
For the Base
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
For the Topping
- 12 ounces chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, 2 cups of peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix these ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and form a consistent, dough-like mixture. You can use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, a hand mixer, or a sturdy spoon.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Evenly press the prepared peanut butter mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to ensure an even and compact layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
For the topping, place the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to overheat.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base in the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Spread the chocolate topping evenly across the entire surface of the base using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are completely set and firm.
⏱️ 60 min - 9
Once set, remove the pan from the refrigerator and cut the bars into squares before serving. For cleaner cuts, you can run a knife under hot water and wipe it clean between cuts.
⏱️ 5 min