Description
Trisha Yearwood’s Butterscotch Bars are a rich and chewy dessert featuring a peanut butter base topped with sweet butterscotch chips and a creamy peanut butter glaze. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are easy to make and deliver a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Bars:
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 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
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- Remaining ¼ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ½ cup of peanut butter until smooth.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the oatmeal.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the flour and oatmeal mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until well incorporated.
- Spread and Top: Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the butterscotch chips on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Prepare Glaze: While the bars are still warm, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and remaining ¼ cup of peanut butter until smooth.
- Glaze Bars: Pour the glaze evenly over the warm bars.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crunchy twist, add ½ cup of chopped nuts to the batter.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These bars freeze well; just wrap them individually and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Trisha Yearwood's Butterscotch Bars