School Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Relive your childhood with these easy-to-make peanut butter bars, just like the ones from your school cafeteria! This recipe delivers that perfectly chewy, sweet, and salty treat you remember, bringing back a wave of delicious nostalgia. Get ready for a taste of simpler times!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 4564 kcal
Protein 165g
Rating 3.4 (20 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for School Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars

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How to Make School Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
  9. Once cooled, cut into bars and enjoy your delicious trip down memory lane!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

185 g

Sugar

903g

Fat

694g

Carbs

145g