Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bars

These simple bar cookies feature a hearty combination of peanut butter and oatmeal. They are topped with butterscotch chips and a sweet peanut butter glaze.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Dessert

Keyword butterscotch bars, butterscotch peanut butter bars

Prep Time 15

Total Time 40

Servings 15

Baking Temp 350 °F

Calories 280kcal

Equipment

13x9 baking dish
Electric mixer with large bowl
Sifter
Small mixing bowl

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (plus more for greasing)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup creamy peanut butter, divided
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup quick-cooking oatmeal
6 ounce butterscotch chips, about one cup
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoon whole milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease 13x9 baking dish with butter and set aside.
Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and ½ cup peanut butter in a large bowl. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into the butter/sugar mixture. Add the oatmeal and mix well.
Spread the batter in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the butterscotch chips over the batter and bake for 20-25 minutes, until browned around the edges. Remove from oven.
Meanwhile, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and remaining ¼ cup peanut butter until smooth. Spread the glaze evenly over warm bars.
Allow to cool completely before cutting into 15 bars.

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