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I often test new recipes in my kitchen and whenever I have a great one, I can't wait to share it with you! These Butterscotch Brownies are easy to make and are perfect for when you're looking for something a bit different.
Easy butterscotch bars
Butterscotch bars or butterscotch brownies (either name works) are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. Everything is mixed together in just one bowl and then baked in a pan. Once the bars are cooled, slice into any size you'd like.
These bars are perfect served for dessert, but they also pack up nicely for a road trip or picnic. I brought several bars camping with us and they were such a delicious treat. They'd also be great for packing for school (or work) lunches!
The rich butterscotch flavor and chewy texture make these bars irresistible, and they are sure to become a family favorite. Try them out and watch them disappear!
Ingredients for butterscotch brownies
- Butterscotch Chips - Find in the baking aisle next to chocolate chips. In a pinch, if all you had were chocolate chips, those would work too.
- Butter - Use room-temperature salted butter.
- Brown Sugar - The deep molasses flavor of brown sugar helps add to the butterscotch flavor.
- Eggs - It's helpful if the eggs are at room temperature. Try to pull out of the fridge about 20-30 minutes before you begin.
- Pecans - Add great flavor and texture. You can also use walnuts or omit them altogether.
- Vanilla - Use real vanilla, not imitation
How to make butterscotch bars
- Preheat your oven to 350° F.
- Spray or line a 9 x 13" baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter until soft and creamy, 2-3 minutes.
- Add brown sugar and mix well.
- Add vanilla.
- Stir in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
- Add flour to bowl and sprinkle baking powder and salt over the top of the flour. Mix well.
- Measure out one cup of butterscotch chips and set aside. Add remaining butterscotch chips and chopped pecans the the mixing bowl.. Use a large silicone spatula or spoon to fold everything together.
- Place in pan and spread so the batter is evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle with the butterscotch chips you set aside.
- Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool before slicing.
Butterscotch bars recipe tips
- Lining the pan with parchment paper is optional. If not using parchment, spray your pan with nonstick spray.
- Make certain your butter is softened.
- Fold in the chips and pecans with a large spoon or spatula.
- Place reserved butterscotch chips on top of the dough. You could also add a few chocolate chips as well.
- Bars are best sliced after they have cooled.
- Place fully cooled bars in an airtight container and store at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, these bars can be frozen. Allow bars to fully cool, then slice into individual pieces. Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze.
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Butterscotch Brownies Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (salted, at room temperature)
- 2 ¼ cups brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 eggs
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 bag butterscotch chips (11 ounce bag)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° F.
- Spray a 9 x 13" baking pan with parchment paper. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal from the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter until soft and creamy, 2-3 minutes.1 cup butter
- Add brown sugar and mix well.2 ¼ cups brown sugar
- Add vanilla.1 tablespoon vanilla
- Stir in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg.3 eggs
- Add flour to bowl and sprinkle baking powder and salt over the top of the flour. Mix well.2 ½ cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Measure out one cup of butterscotch chips and set aside. Add remaining butterscotch chips and chopped pecans the the mixing bowl.. Use a large silicone spatula or spoon to fold everything together.1 bag butterscotch chips, 1 cup pecans
- Place in pan and spread so the batter is evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle with the butterscotch chips you set aside.
- Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Lining the pan with parchment paper is optional. If not using parchment, spray your pan with nonstick spray.
- Make certain your butter is softened.
- Fold in the chips and pecans with a large spoon or spatula.
- Place reserved butterscotch chips on top of the dough. You could also add a few chocolate chips as well.
- Bars are best sliced after they have cooled.
- Place fully cooled bars in an airtight container and store at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Deborah Welch says
These bars are delicious! I did substitute 1/2 package chocolate chips with 1/2 package butterscotch chips and also just used 1/2 cup chopped nuts rather than 1 cup. They are chewy and moist and they disappeared quickly! I definitely will be making these again. Thanks for another great recipe!
Kathy Berget says
Thanks so much! And thanks for sharing your adaptations! 🙂