Recipe: Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Bars
Description:
These Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Bars are a delightful twist on traditional butterscotch chip cookies, with the added goodness of oats and chocolate chips. Originally inspired by a recipe found on the back of a generic butterscotch chip wrapper, this version incorporates some extra ingredients to enhance the flavor and texture, resulting in irresistibly delicious bars that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. Whether you’re a fan of classic cookies or looking for a kid-friendly treat, these bars are sure to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 578.1
- Fat Content: 29.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19g
- Cholesterol Content: 71.7mg
- Sodium Content: 532.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 76.7g
- Fiber Content: 2.8g
- Sugar Content: 51.7g
- Protein Content: 6.1g
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Brown sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Quick oats | 1 1/2 cups |
| Butterscotch chips | 1 1/2 cups |
| Chocolate chips | 1 1/2 cups |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13 inch cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
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In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Gradually blend in the flour mixture and quick oats until well combined, forming a thick batter.
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Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of butterscotch chips and 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to smooth the surface.
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Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top of the batter, pressing them lightly into the surface.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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Once cooled, cut into individual bars using a sharp knife.
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Serve and enjoy these delightful Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Bars with a glass of cold milk or your favorite hot beverage!
These bars are perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying as a special treat for yourself whenever you’re in need of a sweet pick-me-up. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, they’re sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire. So why wait? Get ready to indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these delectable bars today! 🍪🍫😋
