Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bars/Squares

Butterscotch is believed to have originated in Scotland and gets its name from the combination of ‘butter’ and ‘scotch’, referring to the buttery flavor and the traditional Scottish method of boiling sugar syrup.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bars/Squares

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butterscotch chips
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped peanuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butterscotch chips, butter, and peanut butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the melted butterscotch mixture and mix until smooth.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Stir in the chopped peanuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
9. Cut into bars or squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.