Lunch Lady Bars (No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars)
These classic no-bake Lunch Lady Bars combine a creamy peanut butter base with a rich chocolate topping. Easy to make and always a hit—perfect for peanut butter lovers!
Ingredients
for the base
- 1 ½ sticks 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
for the topping
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Place graham crackers in a food processor and blend into a fine crumb.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and 1 ½ cups peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
- Pour into a large bowl. Add graham cracker crumbs, confectioners’ sugar, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper. Press mixture evenly into the bottom. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spread chocolate over the chilled base. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
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- For best results, let the bars sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Use a warm knife for cleaner cuts.
- You can easily cut this recipe in half and use an 8x8 pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 191mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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