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If you grew up looking forward to dessert day in the school cafeteria, chances are you’ve had something close to these Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars — thick, chewy, sweet, and packed with old-school flavor. This recipe brings that classic, cafeteria-style treat right into your own kitchen, and honestly? It might be even better than you remember.
A School Cafeteria Classic, Reimagined
These bars are inspired by those legendary peanut butter squares served by lunch ladies back in the day — the kind that made everyone rush through their meal just to get to dessert. Soft, slightly crumbly, and slathered with a smooth, rich peanut butter frosting, they’re everything you loved then… and everything you crave now.
Why You’ll Love Them
- Super easy to make — no fancy techniques, just good ingredients.
- Big peanut butter flavor in every bite, from the base to the frosting.
- Perfectly soft and chewy, with that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Feeds a crowd — great for bake sales, potlucks, or just a big batch to keep in the fridge all week (if they last that long).
