Lunch Lady Bars
Lunch Lady Bars
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Base
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
For the Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar. Stir well to ensure they are evenly mixed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the melted unsalted butter and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until a thick, cohesive, and crumbly dough-like consistency is formed. Ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the peanut butter base mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the bottom of the dish to create a compact, flat layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter. Heat gently, stirring every 30 seconds if microwaving, until melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter topping evenly over the pressed peanut butter base in the baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it to the edges, creating a smooth top layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are completely set and firm. This allows the layers to solidify.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
Once firm, remove the dish from the refrigerator. Cut the bars into desired square pieces before serving. Enjoy the thick peanut butter layer with its delightful crunch and the smooth chocolate topping!
⏱️ 5 min
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Lunch Lady Bars
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Base
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
For the Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar. Stir well to ensure they are evenly mixed.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the melted unsalted butter and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until a thick, cohesive, and crumbly dough-like consistency is formed. Ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the peanut butter base mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the bottom of the dish to create a compact, flat layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter. Heat gently, stirring every 30 seconds if microwaving, until melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter topping evenly over the pressed peanut butter base in the baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it to the edges, creating a smooth top layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are completely set and firm. This allows the layers to solidify.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
Once firm, remove the dish from the refrigerator. Cut the bars into desired square pieces before serving. Enjoy the thick peanut butter layer with its delightful crunch and the smooth chocolate topping!
⏱️ 5 min