Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars are also known as “Flying Saucers.” They were commonly served in school cafeterias back in the days when cafeteria food was homemade. Those were the days, my friends!
Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars are also known as “Flying Saucers.” They were commonly served in school cafeterias back in the day when cafeteria food was homemade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 bars 1x
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs, whisked
1 1/2 cups peanut butter, divided
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons milk, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
In another bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup milk, vanilla extract and eggs.
In a saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter and 1 cup peanut butter and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and add the dry ingredient mixture slowly, followed by the milk and egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
Pour the batter onto the cookie sheet and spread it evenly to the edges. Bake for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, in a saucepan, bring 1 stick butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter to a boil.
Add 2 tablespoons milk and slowly mix in the confectioners’ sugar until well combined.
Pour the frosting over the cake and spread it evenly to the edges. Let it cool and set before serving.
