Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bark

Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bark is a layered sweet treat made with butterscotch and peanut butter chips, crunchy peanut butter, and marshmallows. Try my Butterscotch Peanut Butter Snickerdoodles for a cookie with the same great flavors!

Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bark

There is something so tasty and perfect about the combination of peanut butter and butterscotch. In fact, I have used the combination in Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bark, Cookie Dessert Pizza, and even a cake, to name a few. This Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bark starts with a layer of butterscotch that is covered with marshmallows and topped with a layer of peanut butter.

Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bark Ingredients

Melting Baking Chips {Double Boiler Method}

This treat is a simple treat to make and share. To get started, line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set that aside as you melt the butterscotch chips. I prefer the double boiler method for this recipe (and do not recommend the microwave).

Using the double boiler method helps ensure that the baking chips are not burned and the gently melted chips will be smooth and shiny. And, you don’t need any fancy kitchen gadgets to use this method. In the end, melting in the microwave doesn’t save time and can often result in your chips being ruined. Here is how to melt the chips using the double boiler method.

When ready to melt the butterscotch chips, fill a pot about an inch full of water. Bring it to a simmer over low heat. Find a heat-safe bowl (glass or stainless steel) that can be set into the pot. Make sure the bottom of the pot is not touching the water. The steam is what will melt the baking chips.

Add the baking chips and oil to the heat-safe bowl. With the heat on low, use a rubber spatula to stir occasionally until mostly melted (about 2 minutes). Then, remove from heat and continue to stir until smooth and melted. You will use this same method when you have to melt the peanut butter chips and peanut butter.

How to Make Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bark

Once you have the butterscotch chips melted, pour them into the bottom of the lined baking dish. Smooth out the butterscotch until you have an even and flat layer. Next, scatter the mini-marshmallows in an even layer over the butterscotch. Place the pan in the freezer for about ten minutes before adding the top peanut butter layer.

When ready, melt the peanut butter chips, peanut butter, and oil in the same double boiler method as you melted the butterscotch chips. Take the butterscotch and marshmallow mixture out of the freezer. Using an offset spatula, spread the peanut butter mixture over the marshmallows. Place the Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bark in the refrigerator to set. This will take about an hour.

After the bark has set, remove it from the refrigerator and lift up the sides of the parchment paper to dislodge it from the pan. Cut the candy into pieces using a knife. Serve at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. If stored in the refrigerator, it will last 2-3 weeks. 

 

Tips & Tricks

• Peanut butter and butterscotch chips do not melt quite as nicely as a high-quality chocolate bar (like in chocolate bark) and can even be stiff and thick. I added the oil to help bring the chips to a more spreadable consistency.  You can use more or less oil depending on what consistency you prefer.
• You can divide up the recipe between 3 loaf pans and create a giant butterscotch peanut butter bandy bar!  This would be a fun gift or treat for teachers or someone deserving. 🙂

Looking for More Sweet Treats?

Cookie Dough Balls

Special K Bars

Peanut Brittle

Chocolate Peanut Clusters

 

Man is this delicious… and quite sweet so you will eat less!

At least, I keep telling myself that.