BUTTERSCOTCH BARS – SWEET AND CHEWY TREATS You’ll Love!
Rich, buttery, and irresistibly chewy butterscotch bars that are sweet and perfect for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butterscotch chips (optional: add white or dark chocolate chips)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and stir until no streaks of flour remain. Fold in butterscotch chips and nuts if using.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and the center is just set (do not overbake for a chewy texture). Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
- Cut into squares and serve as-is — or drizzle with extra melted butterscotch for a glossy finish.
Notes
- Pair warm bars with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle for dessert perfection.
- Sprinkle a touch of sea salt flakes for a sweet-salty balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg