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Butterscotch confetti bars, or peanut butter marshmallow squares, are made with only 4 ingredients. This has got to be the easiest no bake dessert yet! With the peanut butter, butter, colored marshmallows (in 4 fruity flavours) and butterscotch chips, this is such an easy dessert to make. This peanut butter dessert seriously takes only 15 minutes from start to finish!

This is another tasty dessert which I had never experienced until we visited my husbands parents. My beloved mother in law would serve these butterscotch confetti bars along with many other delicious treats. I only learned a few years ago that this easy dessert is one of my husbands absolute favorites!

For this quick, easy dessert, I use natural crunchy peanut butter. The crunch from the peanut pieces is such a great texture addition. Of course, smooth peanut butter is great too. I always use salted butter in this recipe. Really, this easy dessert recipe always tastes amazingly yum! One mistake that I have made is to mix the marshmallows in too soon, before the peanut butter mixture cools enough…still tastes great but the marshmallows start to melt and don’t look as pretty:-)

Butterscotch Chip Shortage…

Last Christmas I had Butterscotch Confetti Bars on my list of about 40 treats to make. Fortunately, I had 1 bag of butterscotch chips in the cupboard. I was able to make 1 small batch, but, of course I wanted 80, not only 40 squares in the freezer! I searched every single grocery store that I could here in Calgary and could NOT find butterscotch chips! I’m still not sure why there was this butterscotch chip shortage, but, now I keep a bag in the cupboard at all times!

These peanut butter and marshmallow squares freeze very well. I have had them keep up to 4 months in a sealed container in the freezer. (As long as the container is hidden well)

History of Butterscotch Confetti Bars

Butterscotch Confetti Bars or peanut butter marshmallow squares originated in Canada! Some say these quick and easy no bake dessert squares are an old fashioned Canadian prairie childhood treat. Others claim they are a retro recipe from the Maritimes. Whichever history you believe is up to you, I just know these butterscotch confetti squares are a true Canadian favorite, just like Puffed Wheat Squares!

Ingredients

• Butter, salted works fine in this recipe.
• Peanut butter, any brand will do, crunchy or smooth is fine.
• Butterscotch chips
• Small colored marshmallows, four fun fruity flavours!

How to Make Butterscotch Confetti Bars

1. Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.

2.Melt the butter and peanut butter in a medium saucepan on low heat.

3.Add the butterscotch chips and stir until melted.

4.When the pot has cooled enough that you can hold your hand on the bottom of the pan, add the marshmallows.

5.Pack the marshmallow mixture into the prepared 9×13 inch pan. Use a spatula to press down firmly.

6.Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, until firm. Transfer to a cutting board and cut up.

Why you will love this peanut butter and marshmallow squares recipe!

• Super fast and simple recipe.
• Easy to find ingredients (unless there’s a butterscotch chip shortage)
• Kids love these! Okay, everyone loves these…
• No bake
• Delicious blending of flavours!

Other great no-bake desserts to try!

Puffed Wheat Squares

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Butterscotch Confetti Bars

Butterscotch confetti bars, or peanut butter marshmallow squares, are made with only 4 ingredients. This has got to be the easiest no bake dessert yet! With the peanut butter, butter, colored marshmallows (in 4 fruity flavours) and butterscotch chips, this is such an easy dessert to make. This peanut butter dessert seriously takes only 15 minutes from start to finish!

Author:RebekahCooking Method:Stove-topCuisine:CanadianCourses:DessertRecipe Keys:HomemadeSweets

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Prep Time10 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time15 minsDifficulty:BeginnerServings:40Calories:112Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 tbsp butter
• ³⁄₄ cup peanut butter
• 270 g butterscotch chips (1 bag, almost 2 cups)
• 8 cup mini colored marshmallows (1x400g bag)

Instructions

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How to Make Butterscotch Confetti Bars

1. Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.

   

2. Melt the butter and peanut butter in a medium saucepan on low heat.

   

3. Add the butterscotch chips and stir until melted.

   

4. When the pot has cooled enough that you can hold your hand on the bottom of the pan, add the marshmallows and gently stir in.

   

5. Pack the marshmallow mixture into the prepared 9x13 inch pan. Use a spatula to press down firmly.

   

6. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, until firm. Transfer to a cutting board and cut up.

   

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 square

Servings 40

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 112kcal

Calories from Fat 53kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Sodium 29mg2%

Potassium 41mg2%

Total Carbohydrate 14g5%

Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%

Sugars 10.7g

Protein 1.47g3%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

• Be sure to line your 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
• Make sure the butterscotch mixture is cool enough before mixing the marshmallows in. A way to tell if it has cooled down enough is to see if you can place your hand on the bottom of the pan.
• Use low heat when melting the butterscotch chip mixture.