𝐷𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑁𝑜-𝐵𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑂𝑎𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝐵𝑢𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑇𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑡

𝑁𝑜 𝐵𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑂𝑎𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑠

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

3 cups rolled oats 🌾
1 cup butterscotch chips 🍬
1/2 cup unsalted butter 🧈
1/2 cup peanut butter 🥜
1/2 cup honey 🍯
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
A pinch of salt 🧂

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Prepare the pan: Start by lining an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with butter 🧈. Make sure the parchment paper extends slightly over the sides of the pan to make it easier to lift the bars out later.

2. Melt the base: In a medium saucepan over medium heat 🔥, melt the unsalted butter 🧈 and peanut butter 🥜 together, stirring constantly. Once they’re fully melted and combined, add the honey 🍯 and vanilla extract 🍦. Stir for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and well-mixed.

3. Mix the oats: Remove the saucepan from the heat and gradually stir in the rolled oats 🌾. Keep stirring until the oats are fully coated with the peanut butter mixture. Add a pinch of salt 🧂 at this stage to balance the sweetness.

4. Fold in the butterscotch chips: Gently fold in the butterscotch chips 🍬. Make sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the mixture, but be careful not to overmix as the chips could melt too much if the mixture is still hot.

5. Press into the pan: Transfer the oat and butterscotch mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to firmly press the mixture down into an even layer. Make sure the surface is smooth and packed tightly, as this will help the bars hold their shape once set.

6. Chill to set: Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours 🕒, or until the bars have set completely. This step is crucial to achieve the perfect texture and ensure that the bars hold together when sliced.

7. Slice and serve: Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and place them on a cutting board. Cut into squares or rectangles using a sharp knife. Serve the bars immediately or store them in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them fresh 🍽️.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
Chill Time: 2 hours
𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟭𝟴𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗿
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟭𝟮 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝘀 🍪

~ 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒔