Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Trisha Yearwood Butterscotch Bars, a perfect treat for any occasion. These bars blend creamy peanut butter and rich butterscotch chips, resulting in a chewy, nutty dessert that’s impossible to resist. Ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth at home, these bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and versatile enough to enjoy on their own or paired with ice cream, these bars deliver both flavor and texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 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
- 6 ounces butterscotch chips
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Stir in the oatmeal until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and top with butterscotch chips, pressing them into the batter gently.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg