How to Make Baseball Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baseball season is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate the great American pastime than with a delicious treat to enjoy while watching the game? Baseball bars are a classic dessert that is perfect for snacking on during a game or for a tasty treat after the final inning.

These chewy, chocolatey bars are made with a combination of creamy peanut butter, sweet marshmallows, and crunchy cereal, creating a winning combination of flavors and textures. The best part is that they a...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups quick cooking oats
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups butterscotch chips
  • ⅔ cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 cup chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Information

  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 16 to 20 - bars

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 9 inch baking pan.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat melt the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup together. Stir in 1/4 cup of the peanut butter and the vanilla. Mix well and stir in the oats. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
  • To Make Topping: In the top half of a double boiler melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together. Stir in 2/3 cup of the peanut butter and the chopped nuts. Stir until well blended.
  • Spread the topping over the still warm cooked bars. Sprinkle with additional chopped nuts, if desired. Let bars cool on a rack then refrigerate. Cut into bars once chilled.
  • Nutrition

    464 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 298mg