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lady peanut butter bars no bake

These lunch lady peanut butter bars no bake recreate the classic school cafeteria treat without any baking required. Featuring a rich peanut butter base topped with smooth chocolate frosting, these bars are perfect for parties, bake sales, or satisfying sweet cravings. The recipe serves 24 and takes just 15 minutes of active preparation time.
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Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • - Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire whisk
  • Knife for cutting

Ingredients
  

  • For the Peanut Butter Base:
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • For the Chocolate Topping:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Line your 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth and well blended.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until the mixture becomes thick and well combined.
  • Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and salt until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  • Press the peanut butter mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish using your hands or the back of a spoon.
  • For the chocolate topping, combine chocolate chips, butter, and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter base, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  • Refrigerate the lunch lady peanut butter bars no bake for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate is set.
  • Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars from the dish and cut into 24 squares.

Notes

The key to perfect lunch lady peanut butter bars no bake is achieving the right consistency in the peanut butter base. The mixture should hold together when pressed but not be overly dry. If the mixture seems too crumbly, add an extra tablespoon of softened butter. If it's too wet, add more graham cracker crumbs gradually until the desired texture is reached.