Ohhh these are dangerously good 😄 Sweet, chewy, and perfect for bake sales or a cozy treat.
Peanut Butter Butterscotch Bars
Makes one 9×13-inch pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1½ cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½–2 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Stir in vanilla.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in butterscotch chips.
4. Bake
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
5. Cool & Slice
- Let bars cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
Tips & Variations
- Extra gooey: Slightly underbake by 2 minutes.
- Crunch: Add ½ cup chopped peanuts or pecans.
- Chocolate twist: Swap half the butterscotch chips for chocolate chips.
- Thicker bars: Use a 9×9 pan and increase bake time slightly.
💡 Result: Soft, chewy peanut butter bars loaded with melty butterscotch flavor—rich without being overwhelming.
If you want, I can also give you a no-bake version or a blondie-style variation with a crackly top 😍
