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Lunch Lady Bars

A nostalgic no-bake treat with peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, and a chocolate topping. These retro bars are a Reese's cup lover's dream, perfect for making ahead.

Prep25 mins
Cook2 mins
Serves16

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces graham cracker sheets (12 to 13)
  • 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • Chopped salted peanuts (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Seal the graham cracker sheets in a large zip-top bag. Use a rolling pin to crush them until finely ground (about 1 1/3 packed cups of crumbs).
  2. Microwave 10 tablespoons of the butter in a large bowl until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla, 3/4 cup peanut butter, and graham cracker crumbs until well combined.
  3. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang. Press the graham cracker filling into an even layer in the pan.
  4. Microwave the chocolate chips, remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter, and remaining 1 tablespoon butter until melted and smooth. Spread evenly over the filling. Garnish with peanuts if using.
  5. Chill uncovered until set, about 1 hour. Lift out using the foil, slice into 16 bars, and serve.
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