Best 6 Butterscotch Peanut Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of sweet and salty with our enticing butterscotch peanut bars. These delightful treats are a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture layers of buttery shortbread crust, luscious butterscotch filling, and an abundance of crunchy roasted peanuts, all coated in a velvety chocolate ganache.

Our collection of recipes offers a variety of tempting options to satisfy every craving. The classic butterscotch peanut bar recipe remains a timeless favorite, with its combination of homemade shortbread, creamy butterscotch, and generous peanut topping. For those seeking a more indulgent experience, the chocolate-dipped butterscotch peanut bars elevate the classic with a rich chocolate ganache coating.

For a delightful twist, try our salted caramel butterscotch peanut bars, where a layer of salted caramel adds a touch of sweet and savory complexity. Additionally, our peanut butter and jelly butterscotch peanut bars offer a nostalgic combination of peanut butter, jelly, and butterscotch, evoking memories of childhood favorites.

No matter your preference, our butterscotch peanut bar recipes guarantee a delightful treat that will leave you craving more. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create these irresistible confections.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 :

PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERSCOTCH BARS (NO BAKE)



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Butterscotch Bars (No Bake) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 lb butterscotch chips
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Butter a 9" X 13" baking pan.
  • Combine eggs, sugars, and butter in a large, heavy saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and cook over low for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add the Graham crumbs, marshmallows and coconut.
  • Spread mixture on bottom of prepared pan.
  • Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter together.
  • Spread over the top of the bars.
  • Chill for at least 6 hours before cutting into squares.

BUTTERSCOTCH BLONDIE BARS WITH PEANUT-PRETZEL CARAMEL



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Adding pretzels to the caramel gives these over-the-top bars a crunchy texture and salty-sweet finish.

Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Low Sodium     Back to School     Peanut     Birthday     Shower     Christmas Eve     Party     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 40 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Blondie:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teapsoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups (packed) light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut-pretzel caramel:
4 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups 1 1/2"-wide thin twisted pretzels, coarsely crushed
Special Equipment
A 13x9x2" metal baking pan

Steps:

  • For blondie:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1" overhang on long sides of pan. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Stir butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned bits form at bottom of pan, 7-8 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat until well combined and mixture resembles wet sand, 2-3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy and well combined, about 2 minutes. Add dry ingredients; beat until smooth (batter will be thick). Using an offset or regular spatula, evenly spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake blondie until golden brown, edges pull away from sides of pan, and a tester inserted into center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • For peanut-pretzel caramel:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread peanuts over sheet in an even layer. Bake, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  • Stir sugar and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil without stirring, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down sides with a wet pastry brush, until caramel is deep amber, 12-15 minutes. Add honey; return to a boil, stirring often, about 1 minute longer. Add butter; stir until blended. Add cream (mixture will bubble vigorously); whisk until smooth. Stir in peanuts and pretzels. Pour over cooled blondie. Chill until cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Run a knife around short sides of pan to release blondie. Using parchment-paper overhang, lift from pan. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips. Cut each strip crosswise into 10 bars. DO AHEAD: Chill for up to 1 week in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS WITH



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If these bars have been refrigerated for more than 1 hour, let them stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Freeze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
6 cups Special K
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in peanut butter until combined. Add cereal; toss to coat. Using a metal spatula, press mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. , In a microwave, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a large saucepan to make the butterscotch mixture so that it doesn't boil over.
  • Stir the butterscotch mixture constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the butterscotch mixture by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a firm ball, it's ready.
  • Be careful when handling the hot butterscotch mixture. It can cause severe burns.
  • Pour the butterscotch mixture onto a greased baking sheet and let it cool completely before cutting it into bars.
  • Store the butterscotch peanut bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch peanut bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet butterscotch flavor, and crunchy peanut topping, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to make, give these butterscotch peanut bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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