Rich Butterscotch Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these Rich Butterscotch Bars, a decadent treat brimming with buttery, caramelized flavors and studded with luscious butterscotch chips. These easy-to-make bars come together in just 15 minutes of prep time, featuring a simple stovetop method to melt butter and blend in sugars for a smooth, rich base. The all-purpose flour and baking powder create a soft, chewy texture, while optional chopped pecans or walnuts add a delightful crunch. Perfectly golden and slightly gooey, these bars are a crowd-pleasing dessert for parties, bake sales, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Bake a batch today for an irresistible treat that’s as satisfying as it is simple! Keywords: butterscotch bars, chewy dessert bars, easy baking recipes, butterscotch chip desserts, rich and buttery treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 cup butterscotch chips
- 0.75 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Add the eggs one at a time to the cooled butter and sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the butterscotch chips and nuts (if using) to evenly distribute them in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5894 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.4 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.3 g | 562% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 2688 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 933.7 g | 340% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 683.6 g | ||
| Protein | 64.8 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 767 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 1606 mg | 34% | |
*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.
