Butterscotch PB Monster Cookie Bars

This brownie recipe, Butterscotch PB Monster Cookie Bars, leans on salted butter, creamy peanut butter and light brown sugar. It makes 24 Servings (9X13-inch pan of bars) and takes about 45 minutes.

• Yield 24 Servings (9X13-inch pan of bars)
• Ready in 45 minutes
• Prep 20 minutes
• Cook 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter (softened to room temperature)
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups quick oats
• 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup butterscotch chips or peanut butter chips or more chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch pan or line with foil and lightly grease the foil (for easier cleanup).
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt together until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until well-combined. Add the quick oats, old-fashioned oats, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips and mix until evenly combined.
4. Spread the dough evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are lightly golden - don't overbake or the bars might be dry and crumbly. Cool the bars in the pan before cutting into squares. These bars freeze great!

Cool the pan before you lift the squares.