Chewy Butterscotch Cashew Bars
Get ready to fall in love with the irresistibly chewy texture and indulgent flavor of these Chewy Butterscotch Cashew Bars! Packed with creamy butterscotch chips and the delightful crunch of roasted cashews, these bars are the perfect balance of richness and sweetness. The easy-to-make batter comes together in no time and bakes into golden-brown perfection with a hint of vanilla for added depth. Ideal as an on-the-go snack or a decadent dessert, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your rotation. Plus, with just 15 minutes of prep time, these butterscotch and cashew-studded treats are a quick and satisfying way to wow your family or guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Butterscotch chips
- 0.75 cup Cashews (roughly chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until completely smooth. Allow it to cool slightly before proceeding.
Whisk the brown sugar and granulated sugar into the melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, gently folding until a thick batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the butterscotch chips and chopped cashews until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 12 squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 143.0 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.9 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1731 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 555.1 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 384.7 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1285 mg | 27% | |
*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.
