Description
These dessert bars are rich and nostalgic, blending creamy peanut butter with chewy oats and sweet butterscotch chips, finished with a smooth peanut-butter-glaze. The soft, buttery base and sweet topping make them irresistibly comforting, whether for a casual gathering, lunchbox treat, or afternoon indulgence.
Ingredients
For the base
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature, plus extra for greasing the pan
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, plus an additional 1/4 cup for the glaze
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
1 cup butterscotch chips
For the glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13‑inch baking pan with butter
Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup peanut butter until smooth
Mix in the egg and vanilla until fully incorporated
Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; stir in the quick‑cooking oatmeal
Fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until well combined
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan; sprinkle the butterscotch chips over the top
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown
While the bars are still warm, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter until smooth, then drizzle the glaze over the bars
Let cool completely before slicing into squares
Notes
These bars balance chewy oats, creamy peanut butter, and sweet butterscotch in every bite. The glaze adds an extra layer of sweetness and richness. For easier cleanup, line the pan with parchment paper. Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness. Leftovers can also be frozen—wrap individual bars in plastic and thaw as needed.