Light Butterscotch Bars
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of these Light Butterscotch Bars, a dessert that combines rich, caramel-like flavor with a perfectly soft and chewy texture. Made with a blend of brown sugar and butterscotch chips, each bite delivers a luxurious burst of sweetness, while the use of an egg white keeps the bars delightfully light and tender. This easy recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under 25 minutes, making it an ideal treat for busy bakers. Perfect for potlucks, afternoon coffee breaks, or as a crowd-pleasing dessert, these bars are as versatile as they are delicious. Serve them freshly baked or store for up to four days to savor their comforting butterscotch goodness anytime. Great for sweet lovers searching for quick and flavorful dessert recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 whole large egg white
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and dissolved.
Let the mixture cool slightly, then whisk in the vanilla extract, egg, and egg white until fully incorporated.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the butterscotch chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Slice into 16 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.6 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 1593 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 507.3 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 342.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 732 mg | 16% | |
*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.
