Best 5 The Real Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars Recipes
Indulge in nostalgic flavors with our collection of irresistible cafeteria-style peanut butter bar recipes. These classic treats transport you back to school days with their chewy oatmeal crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these peanut butter bars are a delightful addition to any occasion.
Our recipes offer a variety of options to suit your preferences. From the traditional version featuring a classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate to a decadent white chocolate variation, there's a peanut butter bar perfect for every palate. We've also included a gluten-free recipe for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy these timeless treats.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be greeted with a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. The chewy oatmeal crust provides a satisfying base, while the creamy peanut butter filling melts in your mouth, enveloped in a layer of rich chocolate ganache. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness, saltiness, and a hint of nostalgia.
So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey back in time. These cafeteria-style peanut butter bar recipes are sure to become your new favorites.
RETRO SCHOOL CAFETERIA PEANUT BUTTER BARS
It's taken me a while to find this recipe. There are many versions of "the peanut butter bar" but, I believe this recipe comes the closest to what I remember eating in the 1960's (via our elementary school lunchroom). Boy those ladies could really cook back then!
Provided by Deborah Olson
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 15x10-inch baking pan.
- Cream white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and eggs together in a mixing bowl. Mix in peanut butter and vanilla extract. Add flour and blend well. Add oats, baking soda, and salt and mix to combine. Spread into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool or chill in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
- While bars cool, blend powdered sugar, butter, milk, and peanut butter together in a bowl, adding more milk to give frosting the desired consistency. Frost cooled bars and cut into 20 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 136 mg, Sugar 36.9 g
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 20 bars
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the filling: Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with some butter.
- Using a stand or electric hand mixer, mix together the butter and chunky peanut butter until smooth. Stir in the sugar a cup at a time.
- Add the vanilla wafers to a food processor and process until they are in crumbs. Then add the crumbs and mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture. Spread it evenly into the buttered pan and set aside.
- For the frosting: Using a double boiler or a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then pour over the base. Spread the frosting out evenly and sprinkle over the chopped peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into 20 bars.
PEANUT BUTTER BARS
I got this recipe when working as a school cafeteria manager years ago. These bars were so popular with kids that we'd have to make extra or we'd run out.-Sarah Thomas, Roanoke, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, in batches, cream the sugars, peanut butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press into three greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown. cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts :
SCHOOL CAFETERIA PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Remember those flat peanut butter bars you used to get in your school cafeteria lunches? Well, here they are!
Provided by Julesong
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 28m
Yield 1 batch bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
- Cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Beat in egg.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture.
- (If you'd like, you can add 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the mixture, but I know*my* school could never afford such luxuries as chocolate!) Spread batter into a 13x9x2 inch pan.
- Bake at 375F for 15 to 18 minutes.
- (If you'd like to go the extra mile past what your school could probably afford to make for your lunches, you can take 1 cup of milk chocolate chips and put them on the surface of the peanut butter bars just after you've removed them from the oven. The bar) Let the bars it cool in the pan on a rack then cut into bars.
- Enjoy!
- Note: reduced fat peanut butter for this recipe is not recommended, as it might make the bars drier than you'd like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4564, Fat 288.8, SaturatedFat 138.9, Cholesterol 674, Sodium 4457.1, Carbohydrate 437.5, Fiber 18.4, Sugar 225.9, Protein 82.7
NO BAKE CAFETERIA PEANUT BUTTER BARS
I loved these as a kid, brings back such great memories. A great recipe that requires no baking and ends up tasting like what a Reese's cup aspires to be - When I saw it posted on Face Book new I had to save it. Cook time is cooling time. I've had to guess at serving size as it depends on how you cut it, but they are rich.
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 1 Pan, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a large microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave until butter and peanut butter are melted, one to two minutes (time will vary by microwave).
- Remove from microwave and use a large spoon to stir all of the ingredients together until they form a ball of dough that leaves the side of the bowl.
- Pat into a 9x13 pan.
- Pour chocolate chips into another microwave safe bowl and microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted. Spoon over top of peanut butter mixture and spread evenly.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature until chocolate hardens again or place in the refrigerator for faster hardening.
- Cut into squares and serve to some awfully happy people!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.1, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 271.1, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 52.6, Protein 12.1
Tips:
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and creamy texture.
- Chill the dough before baking to prevent it from spreading too much.
- Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These cafeteria peanut butter bars are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are packing them for lunch, serving them at a party, or simply enjoying them as a snack, these bars are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these cafeteria peanut butter bars a try!
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