Butterscotch and Cashew Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Butterscotch and Cashew Bars, the perfect blend of buttery richness and nutty crunch. Featuring a luscious base of melted butter and brown sugar, these golden bars are studded with creamy butterscotch chips and roasted cashews, offering a delightful mix of textures in every bite. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and simple pantry staples like flour, eggs, and vanilla extract, these bars are as easy to make as they are to devour. Perfect for potlucks, dessert tables, or an afternoon treat, they bake to golden perfection in under 25 minutes. Serve them as is or dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. Whether you’re a fan of chewy desserts or crave a nutty twist, this recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Light brown sugar
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 Eggs
- 180 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 200 grams Butterscotch chips
- 120 grams Cashews (roasted, unsalted, chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined. Allow this mixture to cool slightly.
Whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, ensuring the mixture is smooth after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the butterscotch chips and chopped roasted cashews, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
Cut into 12 bars or as preferred. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.3 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.2 g | 531% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 1806 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 559.3 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 365.8 g | ||
| Protein | 61.0 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 409 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 1559 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
