Butterscotch Nut Bars
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade Butterscotch Nut Bars, a blissful combination of buttery richness, caramelized sweetness, and nutty crunch. These easy-to-make dessert bars feature a moist and chewy base packed with decadent butterscotch chips and toasted pecans or walnuts, baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. With a quick prep time of only 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing treat is perfect for sharing at potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as an everyday snack. Elevate your dessert game with these sweet and satisfying bars that strike the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 0.75 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, toasted if preferred)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the butterscotch chips and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to smooth the top.
Bake 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.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, cut into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.7 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.3 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 1377 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.9 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 795 mg | 17% | |
*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.
