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Trisha Yearwood’s Butterscotch Bars

Soft and sweet bars studded with nutty oats, peanut butter, and butterscotch flavor.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of the peanut butter with an electric mixer.
  3. Add egg and vanilla and mix to combine.
  4. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add oatmeal and stir to combine.
  5. Add flour/oat mixture to butter mixture and mix on low until well combined.
  6. Spread evenly across prepared baking pan and top with butterscotch chips.
  7. Bake until golden brown on the edges, 20-25 minutes.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter until smooth, then pour evenly over bars while still warm.
  9. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

These bars are a delightful combination of peanut butter and butterscotch flavors. Ensure the bars are completely cooled before cutting for best results.

  • Author: Trisha Yearwood
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 325
  • Sugar: 31
  • Sodium: 178
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 36
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 20