Peanut Butter Butterscotch Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in peanut butter and butterscotch chips until evenly distributed.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 12 servings
Tips:
For extra gooey bars, underbake by 2-3 minutes and allow residual heat to finish cooking.
Chill bars in the refrigerator before cutting to achieve cleaner edges.