BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT SQUARES

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These bars, which our family refers to as peanut butter brownies, are delicious! They slice and pack easily making them ideal for road trips and bake sales. I always double the recipe because a single batch is never enough! -Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 squares.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt., In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and peanut butter; bring to a boil, stirring to blend. Remove from heat; cool slightly, about 10 minutes., Stir in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.