Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars

Thick, soft, and frosted with creamy peanut butter icing — these cookie bars taste just like the ones your lunch lady used to make (but better)!

Ingredients (Makes a 9×13-inch pan)

For the Cookie Bars:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

• ½ cup creamy peanut butter

• ¼ cup butter, softened

• 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

• 2–4 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

‍ Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment.

Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough

1. In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.

2. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until smooth.

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