Lunch Room (no-bake) Peanut Butter Bars

I don't ever remember having these cookies, either as a student or as a teacher. But, after seeing them on social media, they peaked my interest. Made quickly with readily available ingredients, they were certainly a hit at our house! I did cut the recipe in half for just the two of us. 

Lunch Room (no-bake) Peanut Butter Bars      12 large bars or 24 or more smaller bars

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 cup peanut butter

1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips

4 tablespoons peanut butter

1. Mix together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, butter or margarine, and 1 cup peanut butter in a medium bowl until well-blended.
2. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch pan. (I lined the pan with wax paper for easy removal)
   
   
   
3. Place chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until smooth.
4. Spread mixture over crust.
   
   
   
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
   
   
   

Recipe without photos . . . Lunch Room (no-bake) Peanut Butter Bars      12 large bars or 24 or more smaller bars

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 cup peanut butter

1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips

4 tablespoons peanut butter

1. Mix together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, butter or margarine, and 1 cup peanut butter in a medium bowl until well-blended.
2. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch pan. (I lined the pan with wax paper for easy removal.)
3. Place chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until smooth.
4. Spread mixture over crust.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.