Here’s a classic, chewy Butterscotch Bars recipe 🍯🍪 — simple, rich, and perfect for potlucks or dessert trays.
Butterscotch Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups butterscotch chips
Optional add-ins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. - Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. - Add dry ingredients
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined.
Fold in butterscotch chips (and nuts if using). - Bake
Spread batter evenly in the pan.
Bake 25–30 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. - Cool & slice
Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Tips & Variations
- Extra gooey: Slightly underbake by 2 minutes
- Thicker bars: Use a 9×9 pan and bake a few minutes longer
- Holiday twist: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking
- Frosted version: Top with cream cheese or vanilla glaze once cooled
If you’d like, I can share a one-bowl 5-ingredient version, a blonde brownie (blondie) style, or a butterscotch-pecan bar 😄
