Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie Bars
Deliciously chewy cookie bars combining creamy peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for any occasion, satisfying both your sweet and salty cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Incorporate oats and chocolate chips: Gently stir in the quick oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Bake: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Add chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour. To make it vegan, substitute with vegan butter and flaxseed eggs.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal
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