Butterscotch Cashew Bars

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet, nutty, and buttery flavors with these Butterscotch Cashew Bars—a crowd-pleasing treat that's both decadent and easy to make. Featuring golden butterscotch chips and crunchy chopped cashews folded into a rich, brown sugar-based batter, these bars offer a perfect balance of chewiness and crunch in every bite. Quick to prepare with only 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for busy bakers looking for a showstopping dessert. Perfect for potlucks, celebrations, or as a sweet snack, these bars are baked to golden perfection and cut into portable squares for effortless sharing. With simple pantry staples and a gooey, nut-studded texture, these Butterscotch Cashew Bars are guaranteed to be your next favorite dessert bar recipe!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 25 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Butterscotch chips
• 1 cup Cashews, chopped

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until fully melted. Remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar until smooth. Let cool slightly.

4. Once the butter-sugar mixture is warm (not hot), whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Fold in the butterscotch chips and chopped cashews, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

9. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

10. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into squares or bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (82.6g)

Calories		361
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		16.6 g	21%
	Saturated Fat	8.3 g	42%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		53 mg	18%
Sodium		183 mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate		49.5 g	18%
	Dietary Fiber	0.7 g	3%
	Total Sugars	32.7 g
Protein		4.5 g	9%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		29 mg	2%
Iron		1.5 mg	8%
Potassium		120 mg	3%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1792 cal (40.9%%)

Protein: 215 cal (4.9%%)

Carbs: 2373 cal (54.2%%)