Butterscotch Fruit Nut Bars
Indulge in the sweet and nutty decadence of Butterscotch Fruit Nut Bars, a delightful treat that combines the rich caramel notes of butterscotch chips with the chewy sweetness of mixed dried fruits and the satisfying crunch of chopped nuts. These easy-to-make dessert bars feature a base of buttery brown sugar batter enhanced with vanilla for a warm, comforting flavor profile. Perfect for bake sales, tea-time snacks, or holiday indulgence, these bars bake to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. Packed with wholesome ingredients like raisins, cranberries, pecans, and more, they’re a symphony of textures in every bite. Treat your family and friends to this dessert bar recipe that seamlessly blends simplicity with irresistible taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1.5 cups light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 0.75 cup chopped mixed nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts, almonds)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the brown sugar until completely dissolved.
Allow the butter-sugar mixture to cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick batter forms.
Fold in the butterscotch chips, dried fruits, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy your Butterscotch Fruit Nut Bars as a sweet snack or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 291.6 g | 374% | |
| Saturated Fat | 150.3 g | 752% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 898 mg | 299% | |
| Sodium | 3521 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 793.5 g | 289% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 538.8 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 629 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 2800 mg | 60% | |
*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.
