Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars

Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars 🌟

🥜 Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with these delicious Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars! Easy to make and absolutely irresistible, these bars are a treat for any peanut butter lover. 🍪

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour 🌾
• 2 cups sugar 🍬
• 2 large eggs, beaten 🥚🥚
• 1 1/2 cups peanut butter, divided 🥜
• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 
• 1/2 cup milk + 2 tablespoons, divided 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
• 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 4 cups powdered sugar 🍚

Directions:

1️⃣ Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a large cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup milk, vanilla extract, and beaten eggs. Set aside.

4️⃣ Prepare Batter:

In a saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter and 1 cup peanut butter, bringing to a boil.
Remove from heat and slowly add the flour mixture, followed by the milk and egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
5️⃣ Bake:

Pour batter onto the prepared cookie sheet, spreading it evenly to the edges.
Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
6️⃣ Prepare Frosting:

In a saucepan, bring 1 stick of butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter to a boil.
Add 2 tablespoons of milk and slowly mix in the powdered sugar until well combined.
Pour the frosting over the cooled cookie bars, spreading it evenly to the edges. Allow the frosting to cool and set before serving.
Enjoy these irresistible peanut butter cookie bars, perfect for any peanut butter lover!