Ingredients
- Bars:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups quick-cooking oats
- Topping:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
Why This Recipe Is So Easy To Love
Chef's Cooking Tips
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the squares hold together well.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling.
Step 1
Lightly heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and greasing a 9x13-inch baking pan. In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, 1/4 cup of peanut butter, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined. Slowly add the oats, stirring them in little by little. Press this mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 2
Pop it in the oven and bake for about 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges turn a nice golden brown. Once out of the oven, let it sit for about 4 minutes to cool slightly.
Step 3
While that’s cooling, melt the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and the remaining 1/3 cup of peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-second bursts, stirring well after each one until everything is smooth and fully melted—this usually takes around 1 to 3 minutes. Spread this warm, gooey topping over the bars.
Step 4
Finally, let the whole thing cool completely for a couple of hours before slicing into squares. This way, the topping will set nicely and won’t be messy when you cut it. Enjoy!
