Ah, Peanut Butter Butterscotch Bars—rich, chewy, nutty, and loaded with sweet butterscotch flavor. They’re perfect for dessert or a snack, and you don’t even need a mixer! Here’s a solid recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
3. Fold in Butterscotch Chips
- Gently fold in the butterscotch chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top if you like.
4. Bake
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick in the center comes out mostly clean (slightly fudgy is fine).
5. Cool and Slice
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Tips
- Chewier bars: Slightly underbake (take out when just set in the center).
- Extra chocolate twist: Add ½ cup chocolate chips along with the butterscotch chips.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
If you want, I can also give a no-bake version of peanut butter butterscotch bars that’s even faster and just as decadent.
Do you want that version?
