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Butterscotch Bars

These butterscotch bars are seriously one of the best sweet treats out there! Picture this: a buttery, brown sugar batter, loaded up with lots of rich, creamy melted butterscotch and butterscotch chips. You can whip them up in no time and they're perfect for pretty much any occasion, whether it's a bake sale or just a mid-afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 241 kcal

Equipment

  • 9"x9" Baking Pan

Ingredients
  

Butterscotch Bars

  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups butterscotch chips, divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9"x9" pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place flour, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
  • Place unsalted butter and 1 cup of butterscotch chips in a small microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir and continue melting in microwave on 15 second increments until fully melted and smooth. Butterscotch will burn quickly so make sure to not overheat. Set aside and let cool. The butter will settle towards the top, we will mix it again right before adding to the batter.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, vanilla extract and brown sugar using a whisk. You will want to continue whisking for at least 2-3 minutes until almost all the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is thinner and lighter. When touching the mixture between your fingers it should be thin and only a few sugar granules felt.
  • Whisk the melted butterscotch mixture until all butter is incorporated together, thickened, and homogenous.
  • Slowly whisk the melted butterscotch mixture into the batter until fully combined.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Add ¾ cup butterscotch chips to the batter and stir until mixed together.
  • Pour batter into grease 9"x9" and spread out evenly. Top with additional ¼ cup of butterscotch chips, if desired. Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown on top.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely before cutting. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt (optional).
  • Cut into 9 or 12 bars using a large knife to ensure crisp edges. Spray the knife with cooking spray to help glide through the bars. I have also found plastic knives work very with cutting a clean edge.

Notes

*NOTE* I recommend only stirring these by hand instead of using a hand mixer. This will help keep these butterscotch cookie bars chewy and well-structured.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 271mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 237IUCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bars, brownies, butterscotch, butterscotchbars, cookiebars
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