Butterscotch Nut Bars: Discover This Irresistible Recipe!
Gooey Butterscotch Nut Bars are sticky, sweet, and salty treats that make the perfect snackable dessert squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 (11 oz) bag butterscotch chips
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups mixed nuts (peanuts, cashews, and pecans)
- Flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a square baking dish with parchment. Mix flour, softened butter, and brown sugar until crumbly. Press evenly into the dish.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butterscotch chips, corn syrup, and butter, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the mixed nuts, making sure they’re fully coated. Pour over the warm crust and smooth it out evenly.
- Let bars cool completely, then slice into squares and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
Notes
- Refrigerate the bars to speed up cooling time.
- Feel free to mix and match nuts based on your preference.
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg