Retro School Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15x10-inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 3/4 cup peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan. (25 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan, or chill in the refrigerator for faster cooling. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons softened butter, 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Cut into 20 bars and serve. (2 minutes)