Butterscotch Bars
Butterscotch Bars are layered dessert bars with a peanut butter cookie crust topped with marshmallows and a butterscotch-flavored crispy rice cereal mixture. They are a sweet treat with a chewy and crispy texture that will be a hit with anyone who loves the combination of peanut butter and butterscotch!
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (258 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 package (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
- 1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup (227 g) light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal, like Rice Krispies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, including up the sides.
- To a medium bowl, add peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Mix until well combined. Spread evenly in the lined dish.
- Bake for 14-15 minutes.
- After baking the peanut butter crust, sprinkle marshmallows over the top. Place back into the oven to bake another 7 minutes, or until the marshmallows are slightly puffy.
- Meanwhile, to a large pot over medium heat, add butterscotch chips, butter, corn syrup, and vanilla. Once melted, remove from heat. Fold in cereal.
- Top the marshmallow layer with the cereal mixture, evenly spreading it out.
- Let the bars cool for 8-12 hours, or until set, before cutting and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 274kcal