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- Salty-Sweet: Top with flaky sea salt before baking.
- Banana Twist: Mix in mashed banana for a soft, cake-like version.
- Tropical Vibe: Add shredded coconut or chopped macadamias.
- Simple Pantry Staples: No fancy ingredients—just tried-and-true comfort.
- One Bowl Wonder: Easy cleanup, fast prep.
- Kid-Friendly Favorite: Soft, sweet, and made for little hands and big appetites.
- Use Melted Butter: It blends better with peanut butter and keeps the bars soft.
- Chocolate Chips = Bonus Flavor: Optional but highly recommended for balance.
- Cool Before Cutting: Letting them set helps with clean slices and chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yields: 24 bars
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Gently fold in butterscotch chips and chocolate chips if using.
- The batter will be thick—that’s perfect!Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.Calories: ~210 per barNutty Upgrade: Add chopped peanuts for a little crunch.Snack or Dessert: Perfect for lunchboxes, after-school bites, or coffee breaks.Swirl It: Swirl in extra peanut butter or Nutella on top before baking.
- Stir in:
✔ All-purpose flour
✔ Baking powder
✔ Salt
- Mix just until no streaks of flour remain—don’t overmix!
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and thickened.
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
✔ Melted butter
✔ Creamy peanut butter
✔ Brown sugar
✔ Granulated sugar
- Whisk until smooth and combined.
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.½ cup chocolate chips (optional, but recommended!)
