Treacle Peanut Butter Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These treacle peanut butter bars are my go to when I need something delicious but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. They come together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for a quick weeknight dessert or last minute gathering. The combination of golden syrup and treacle creates this wonderfully deep, complex sweetness that pairs beautifully with peanut butter, while the oats add a lovely texture and some extra fiber to keep you satisfied. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients already at home, so there's no special shopping trip needed.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 grolled oats
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 120 ggolden syrup
- 50 gtreacle
- 200 gpeanut butter
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gbrown sugar
- 2eggs
- 5 gsalt
- 2 gbaking soda
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 18x20cm baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the syrup.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the treacle until well combined.
Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, and baking soda.
- 5
Add the melted butter mixture, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the bowl and mix until well combined.
Tip: Use a wooden spoon or a stand mixer to avoid overmixing.
- 6
Beat in the eggs until the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula or your hands to spread the batter evenly.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Tip: A skewer inserted into the center should come out clean.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Cut into bars and serve.
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