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Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

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Ago Tanfossi

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Published on March 23, 2026

Updated on April 14, 2026

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These lunch lady peanut butter bars are a retro treat your family will love! Made with peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, and chocolate, these no-bake bars are easy to make and always disappear in a flash.

1 hr
16 servings
Capolavoro Score 4/5 · 20 votes
Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp Coconut Oil

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  • 1 cup Peanut Butter

Equipment

  • 9x9 Inch Baking Pan
  • Microwave Safe Bowl

Instructions

  1. 1

    9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large microwave-safe bowl, add butter and peanut butter. Microwave on medium power in 30-second increments, stirring after each increment, until the butter is melted. Add in vanilla and stir until smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar until fully incorporated. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Place the pan into the refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate layer.

  4. 4

    Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium power in 30-second increments, stirring after each increment, until the chocolate is melted. Stir until smooth. Pour chocolate over the peanut butter bars and use a spoon or offset spatula to spread it into an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

  5. 5

    When ready to serve, remove bars from pan and cut into 16 pieces.

Ago's Notes

  • Adjust salt to taste based on your canned goods.

These bars are a testament to how simple, high-quality ingredients can come together to create something deeply satisfying—trust the process, and let the flavors guide you. Enjoy the warmth of a homemade treat, crafted with care and a touch of indulgence.

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