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Peanut Butter Butterscotch Bars are the no-bake dessert dreams are made of—creamy, chewy, and packed with sweet nostalgia. These easy bars come together with just a handful of ingredients like peanut butter, butterscotch chips, and crispy cereal. Perfect for potlucks, lunchboxes, or when you need a quick sweet fix!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 (11 oz) bag butterscotch chips
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, if using unsalted peanut butter)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for extra depth)

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt together the peanut butter and butterscotch chips, stirring constantly until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt if using.
  4. Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated with the melted mixture.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press down gently with a spatula to create an even layer.
  6. Let bars cool at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to set more quickly.
  7. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Use chunky peanut butter for a bit of texture.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate or add mini chocolate chips on top before cooling for a fun twist.
  • These bars keep well in the fridge for up to a week—perfect for make-ahead treats!
  • For nut-free versions, use sunflower butter instead of peanut butter.

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