This here is how you make them peanut butter lunch lady cookie bars, the best darn cookies you ever did see. My grandkids, they just love ’em. Every time they come over, they say, “Grandma, you gotta make them cookies!” And who am I to say no to them sweet faces? So, I get to bakin’, and you can too. It ain’t hard, just gotta follow along.
What You Need for Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
First, you gotta get your stuff together. Here’s what you need:
- Peanut butter, the creamy kind. Don’t be gettin’ that crunchy stuff, it don’t work right. A big ol’ jar will do ya.
- Butter, gotta have butter. And make sure it’s soft, not hard as a rock from the icebox.
- Sugar, lots of it. White sugar, brown sugar, both of ’em. Makes the cookies sweet, just how the kids like it.
- Eggs. Fresh from the coop is best, but store-bought is fine too. I always use the big ones.
- Flour, the regular kind for bakin’. Ain’t nothin’ fancy needed here.
- Bakin’ soda, just a little bit. Makes the cookies rise up nice and fluffy.
- Vanilla, the real stuff if you got it. Adds a little somethin’ special.
- Salt, just a pinch. Brings out the flavor, you know.
How to Make Them Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Alright, now you got your stuff, let’s get to bakin’.
First thing, you gotta mix the peanut butter and the butter together. Make sure that butter is good and soft, or it’ll be a pain to mix. I use my big ol’ mixer, but you can do it by hand if you’re strong enough. Just keep mixin’ till it’s all smooth and creamy, like a baby’s behind.
Next, you throw in the sugar. Both kinds, the white and the brown. Mix it all up good, till there ain’t no lumps left. Then crack in them eggs, one at a time. Mix ’em in good after each one. And don’t forget that vanilla. Just a splash, but it makes a difference.
Now, in a different bowl, you gotta mix the dry stuff. That’s the flour, the bakin’ soda, and that little pinch of salt. Mix it up with a fork, just to get it all combined.
Then, little by little, you add the dry stuff to the wet stuff. Mix it up as you go, but don’t go crazy. You don’t want them cookies to be tough. Just mix it till it’s all combined, and you can’t see no more flour.
Bakin’ Them Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Now you gotta bake ’em. Get yourself a big ol’ pan, the kind with sides. Grease it up good with some butter or that spray stuff. Then spread that cookie dough in there. Make it nice and even, so it all bakes the same.
You gotta heat up your oven to 350 degrees. Not too hot, not too cold, just right. While that’s heatin’ up, I like to sprinkle a little extra sugar on top of the dough. Makes it all sparkly and pretty.
Pop that pan in the oven and let it bake for about 25 minutes. But keep an eye on it, every oven is different. You want the edges to be golden brown, but the middle still a little soft. That’s how you know it’s done just right.
Now, this is the hard part. You gotta let them cookies cool down before you cut ’em. I know, it’s torture. They smell so good, you just wanna dig right in. But if you cut ’em too soon, they’ll fall apart. So, let ’em cool for a good while, at least half an hour. Maybe go do somethin’ else, watch your stories, or shell some peas.
Eatin’ Them Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Finally, they’re cool enough to cut. I like to cut ’em into squares, but you can cut ’em however you like. Then, get yourself a big ol’ glass of cold milk, and enjoy! These peanut butter cookie bars are so good, they just melt in your mouth. Sweet, and salty, and just a little bit chewy. The best darn cookies you ever did taste.
Sometimes, I like to add other stuff to the dough. Like them chocolate chips, or them little peanut butter cups, all chopped up. My grandkids, they go crazy for that. Or you can add some of them nuts, if you like that. Walnuts or pecans, all chopped up fine. Adds a nice little crunch.
And if you really wanna get fancy, you can make some frostin’ for the top. Just mix up some powdered sugar with a little milk and vanilla. Maybe add some food colorin’, if you’re feelin’ festive. Spread that on top of the cooled cookies, and you got yourself a real treat.
These cookies, they’re good for any time. Birthdays, holidays, or just a regular Tuesday. They always make people happy. And they ain’t hard to make, even if you ain’t no fancy baker. Just follow these steps, and you’ll be eatin’ good in no time.
If you have any peanut butter cookie bars left over. You can keep them in a tin or some such. They are not bad the next day. I heat up the oven a little and put them in there for a bit.
So, there you have it. My recipe for peanut butter lunch lady cookie bars. I hope you enjoy ’em as much as my family does. They’re a real crowd-pleaser, I tell ya. And don’t be afraid to experiment a little. Add your own little touches, make ’em your own. That’s the fun of bakin’, ain’t it? Now, go on and get to it! Them cookies ain’t gonna bake themselves.
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