Best 5 Butterscotch Oat Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures that is butterscotch oat bars, a delectable treat that seamlessly blends the richness of butterscotch with the heartiness of oats. These delectable bars, perfect for any occasion, boast a buttery oat crust that provides a sturdy foundation for the velvety smooth butterscotch filling. As you bite into one of these heavenly creations, the combination of chewy oats, gooey butterscotch, and a touch of salt will tantalize your taste buds, leaving you craving more. This recipe article offers three enticing variations to satisfy every palate: classic butterscotch oat bars, chocolate chip butterscotch oat bars, and peanut butter butterscotch oat bars. Each variation adds a unique twist to the original, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

OATMEAL CREAM CHEESE BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 36 (2-inch square) bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pea-sized pieces, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (11-ounce) bag butterscotch chips
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drape a 9 by 13-inch pan with overlapping pieces of aluminum foil, creating handles for easy removal. Butter the paper, and reserve.
  • In a food processor add the flour, oats and brown sugar and pulse to combine. Add the 2 sticks of butter, the cinnamon and the butterscotch chips. Pulse, pulse, pulse until the mixture forms clumps when pressed between your fingers. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer, reserve the other half. Bake in the preheated oven just until slightly golden and set, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, condensed milk, lemon zest and juice and vanilla in an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle, or with an electric hand mixer until no lumps of cream cheese remain. Spread evenly over the baked and cooled oatmeal mixture. Sprinkle the remaining half of the oatmeal mixture over the cream cheese. Bake until the top is golden, about 40 minutes.
  • Cool and chill before cutting. Run a knife around the edge of the pan, and using the foil handles, transfer the bars to a cutting board. Cut into 2-inch squares with a sharp knife and serve.
  • Call yourself a superstar!!!
  • Cook's Note: For a delicious and healthy variation of this recipe, try replacing the butterscotch chips with tasty dried cranberries.

SOFT & CHEWY OATMEAL SCOTCHIES



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These soft & chewy oatmeal scotchies cookies are loaded with butterscotch chips in every bite. The centers are chewy and soft, the edges are crisp, and every bite is buttery delicious!

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks; 230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 Tablespoon unsulphured or dark molasses
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups (240g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
2 cups (280g) butterscotch morsels

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed until combined and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, molasses, and vanilla and beat on high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl and beat again as needed to combine.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, beat in the oats and butterscotch morsels. Dough will be thick and sticky. Cover and chill the dough for at least 45 minutes in the refrigerator (and up to 4 days). If chilling for longer than a few hours, allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking because the dough will be quite hard.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
  • Scoop cookie dough (here's the cookie scoop I love), about 3 Tablespoons of dough per cookie, and place 4 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 13-14 minutes or until lightly browned on the sides. The centers will look very soft.
  • Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. While the cookies are still warm, I like to press a few more butterscotch morsels into the tops- this is only for looks!
  • Cookies stay fresh covered at room temperature for up to 1 week.

OATMEAL SCOTCHIES IN A PAN



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Traditional and delicious oatmeal scotchies baked in a convenient 9x13 pan. Perfect every time!

Provided by ABELAIRE

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats
2 cups butterscotch chips, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy, and beat in the eggs to make a creamy mixture. Gradually beat in the flour mixture, rolled oats, and 1 1/2 cup of butterscotch chips.
  • Press the dough into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle the top with remaining 1/2 cup of butterscotch chips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into bars and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 267.2 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

OATMEAL BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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The first time I made this I ate the whole pan. The second time I made this I ate the whole pan. The third time I made this I told my friends to keep me away from the darn pan and they ate the whole thing. Now we are all really fat and I need 3 new baking pans... =)

Provided by KMSoprano

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup butter, softened (plus a little more to grease the pan)
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla (or a bit more)
3 cups regular oatmeal, uncooked
1 (12 ounce) package butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9x13 pan with butter.
  • Combine flour, soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream butter, then add sugar and mix until fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
  • Gradually add flour mixture.
  • Stir in oatmeal and the butterscotch chips.
  • Spread in prepared pan and bake for 22 to 28 minutes.
  • If they seem to be getting to brown on the edges, and are still quite gooey in the center lower the oven temp to 325°F for the last 10 minutes or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 125.2, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 10.6, Protein 1.9

BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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I put three recipes together to make these amazing bars that really satisfy the sweet tooth. -Romagene Deuel, Clarkston, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (10 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, oats and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chips and pecans. Reserve 2 cups. Spread remaining dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread evenly over crust. Crumble reserved dough over filling. , Bake at 375° for 40-42 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the bars will taste. Use real butter, brown sugar, and oats.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will result in tough bars. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Press the batter firmly into the pan: This will help the bars hold together better.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them set and prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch oat bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover oats, and they can be customized to your liking by adding different mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit. These bars are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

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