The lunch lady at my school cafeteria used to make these cookies. They were always the best!

Oh, the humble Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookie – a classic treat that brings back a flood of school day memories. This cookie, hearty and rich with the wholesome goodness of peanut butter, could always be found sitting pretty next to a carton of cold milk in the school cafeteria. It’s a recipe that’s traveled through generations, evolving from simple pantry staples into a beloved snack. In my Midwestern kitchen, these cookies are more than just a sweet treat; they’re a little nod to a time when recipes were straightforward, ingredients were simple, and the lunch lady knew every child’s name. Baking up a batch of these, you’re not just filling your kitchen with the sweet aroma of peanut butter; you’re stitching together the past and present – and let’s face it, who doesn’t need a comforting bite of the good ol’ days every now and then?

Serve these Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookies with a side of nostalgia, of course. Pair them with a glass of cold milk for dunking, or stack them beside a fruit salad for a sweet end to a homestyle lunch. If it’s a chilly day, why not pair these cookies with a mug of hot cocoa or your favorite warm beverage – coffee for the adults, and maybe some apple cider for the young’uns.

Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookies
Servings: Makes about 24 cookies

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Additional granulated sugar for rolling