Peanut Butter Butterscotch Bars

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Peanut Butter Butterscotch Bars

Creamy, nutty, and loaded with sweet butterscotch goodness, these Peanut Butter Butterscotch Bars are a crowd-pleasing treat that hits every craving.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bars, Easy

Servings: servings

Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
9x9 inch Baking Pan

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup creamy peanut butter room temperature
1 cup brown sugar packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and peanut butter until smooth and fully blended.
Stir in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined and slightly glossy.
Add the eggs, one at a time if you prefer, mixing until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined — do not overmix.
Fold in the butterscotch chips and chocolate chips, if using, so they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared 9x9-inch pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs attached.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper and slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store cooled bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. For longer storage, wrap bars individually and freeze for up to 3 months.

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