Description
Butterscotch bars bring sweet comfort straight from childhood memories to your kitchen counter. Warm brown sugar and rich butter create a nostalgic treat that melts perfectly with your afternoon coffee or evening dessert.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Combine 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup light brown sugar, and 1 cup granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Cream them together until the mixture becomes pale and airy.
- Add 2 large eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, thoroughly blending after each addition. Pour in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, sift 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt until fully integrated.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into your butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing your batter.
- Fold 1 cup butterscotch chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it smoothly and ensuring an even layer across the surface.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, watching for golden edges and a center that has set but remains slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into square servings.
Notes
- Let the butter soften at room temperature before creaming to ensure a smooth, even mixture that blends perfectly.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding dry ingredients, as this can make your bars tough and dense instead of tender.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to keep the same delicious texture.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of the bars, which helps them look neat and professional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg