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“Scotcheroo” Peanut Butter Bars

Have you ever had a Scotcheroo?  They're like an extra delicious Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treat with a topping made of Butterscotch and Chocolate Chips.  I'll have to post a recipe for those someday, but these Scotcheroo Peanut Butter Bars are every bit as delicious! Basically they are like a chewy and delicious Peanut Butter Cookie topped with a smooth and Creamy Chocolate Butterscotch layer.  Dangerously addicting, these flavors were just made for each other! 
Funny story- when I made these I intentionally saved out the middle row to take pictures of the following day.  When I went to grab them, I realized one of them was missing and turned to find Brynlee munching away on one! Guess I should have made my intentions clear, but it just goes to show that they couldn't be left alone! 

Scotcheroo Peanut Butter Bars

1/2 cup salted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup flour
2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup milk chocolate chips 
1/3 cup butterscotch chips

Prepare an 8X8 inch square pan by lining it with parchment paper or non-stick foil.  In a medium bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, egg, peanut butter, flour and vanilla.  Stir until combined and no white streaks are showing.  Spread the batter into the pan and spread evenly.  Bake at 350 for 20 min or until lightly browned on top.  Cool to room temperature.  

In a microwave safe bowl combine milk chocolate and butterscotch chips.  Microwave on high for 1 minute.  Stir, then microwave for an additional 30 seconds.  Stir until smooth.  If needed, microwave for an additional 15-30 seconds.  Pour over the peanut butter base and smooth with a spatula.  

Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the chocolate layer or let them sit in a cool room for a few hours.  Or, you know, if you don't care about looks, go ahead and eat some right away! They'll still taste amazing, they'll just be more messy.  

This is one of those recipes that seems to get better with time so it's a great one to make a day or two ahead of time.  Just make sure to store it in an airtight container.  

Slice into bars and enjoy!





 

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