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Delish Butterscotch Bar Recipes

Delish Butterscotch Bar Recipes

Chewy, buttery butterscotch bars loaded with butterscotch chips and warm vanilla. Simple one-bowl batter, bakery-level flavor, ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 0.75 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon flaky sea salt optional, for finishing

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides. Lightly grease.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until fully combined and slightly thickened.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in the butterscotch chips and pecans (if using).
  • Scrape the thick batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
  • Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack. Use the parchment overhang to lift out, then cut into 16 bars. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

For clean slices, chill the pan for 20 minutes before cutting. Swap pecans for walnuts or omit for nut-free bars. Slight underbaking keeps the center fudgy; bars continue to set as they cool.