Best 7 Butterscotch Peanut Butter Barssquares Recipes

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If you're looking for a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion, look no further than butterscotch peanut butter bars. These sweet and salty treats are made with a combination of butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and a graham cracker crust. They're easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have these delicious bars ready to enjoy in no time!

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BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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Enjoy the wonderful butterscotch flavor and satisfying crunch of pecans in these Butterscotch Bars, cleverly made with Duncan Hines French Vanilla Cake Mix. It's easy, tasty and fun to share.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® French Vanilla Cake Mix
2 large eggs
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in butterscotch chips and pecans. Spread in pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 254.4 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES



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Looking for a homemade dessert using peanut butter? Then check out these bars recipe that's ready in 50 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or white baking chips
Candy decorations, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix powdered sugar and cracker crumbs in medium bowl. Heat butter and peanut butter in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted. Stir into crumb mixture. Press in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 inches.
  • Heat chocolate chips in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Spread over crumb mixture. Immediately sprinkle with candy decorations. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. (To cut diamond shapes, first cut straight parallel lines 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart down the length of the pan. Second, cut diagonal lines 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart across the straight cuts.) Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 45 mg

BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BARS



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Easy-to-make bars from Margery Richmond in Fort Collins, Colorado are perfect family reunion fare! They hold up in hot weather, stack well and are easy to pick up and eat. With lots of peanuts and butterscotch flavor plus a rich, buttery crust, "Boy, are they good," says Margery.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups salted peanuts
TOPPING:
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with aluminum foil. Coat the foil with cooking spray; set aside. , In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes. Sprinkle with peanuts. , In a large saucepan, combine topping ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until chips and butter are melted. Spread over hot crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes longer or until topping is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BUTTER BARS/SQUARES



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These bars are more cake-like than cookie bars. The bottom layer is butterscotch while the frosting is creamy and peanut butter!

Provided by For Goodness Bake

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, Melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and melted butter.
  • Add vanilla and eggs 1 at a time.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour, powder, and salt.
  • Add dry mixture into wet mixture.
  • Spread into a greased glass baking dish (9x9 or 11x7).
  • Cook in oven until golden, 15-18 minutes.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, heat peanut butter and cream on low heat.
  • Stir until smooth, and spread over baked bars.
  • Cool slightly and cut into bars.

BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT SQUARES



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These bars, which our family refers to as peanut butter brownies, are delicious! They slice and pack easily making them ideal for road trips and bake sales. I always double the recipe because a single batch is never enough! -Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 squares.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt., In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and peanut butter; bring to a boil, stirring to blend. Remove from heat; cool slightly, about 10 minutes., Stir in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 15 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup plus 1/4 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 (about 1 cup)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1/2 cup of the peanut butter. Add the egg and vanilla. Sift the flour with the baking soda and the salt. Mix the oatmeal into the flour and stir the flour into the creamed mixture. Spread the batter in the baking pan. Sprinkle the butterscotch chips over the batter and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned around the edges.
  • Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk and the remaining 1/4 cup of the peanut butter until smooth, then spread the glaze evenly over the warm bars. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.

NO COOK PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES



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Make and share this No Cook Peanut Butter Butterscotch Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 1/2 cups butterscotch chips (or 1 pkg)
2/3 cup flaked coconut
3 cups colored miniature marshmallows
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Butter a 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • In a double boiler or in the microwave, melt peanut butter, butter and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix to combine.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan; smooth out with back of spoon.
  • Cool in the refrigerator.
  • Cut into bars.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using real butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the bars hold their shape.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking can make the bars dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch peanut butter bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a snack. With their chewy texture, sweet and salty flavor, and butterscotch chips, these bars are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying dessert, give these bars a try.

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