Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars
These no-bake Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Bars are a nostalgic treat made with a graham cracker peanut butter base and topped with rich chocolate. Perfect for after-school snacks, potlucks, or family desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: ~2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert / No-Bake
- Method: No Bake / Refrigerator
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and peanut butter until smooth.
Stir in powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs until fully combined.
Press mixture firmly and evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Spread melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set.
Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Crunchy texture: Stir chopped peanuts into the peanut butter base.
Sweeter version: Use milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
Diet-friendly swaps: Use gluten-free graham crackers and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Festive topping: Sprinkle sea salt or colorful sprinkles over the chocolate before it sets.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/peanut-butter-lunch-lady-bars/
