Butterscotch Bars
Buttery, chewy, and packed with nostalgia, these butterscotch bars blend melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla with a sprinkle of butterscotch chips for a gooey, golden bar that’s equal parts comforting and crave-worthy. Perfect for book club, an after-school treat, or anytime you need a bakery-worthy bar without extra fuss.
24
bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 g) salted butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp (5 g) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) salt add only if using unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups (225 g) butterscotch chips divided, reserve 1/4 cup for topping
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- 9x13-inch Baking Pan
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted and cooled butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the whole egg, then the two egg yolks one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt (if using).
- Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. When the batter is half-combined, add 1 cup of butterscotch chips and finish mixing just until no flour remains.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Scatter the remaining 1/4 cup butterscotch chips on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
- Cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment to lift out the bars, then slice into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
To store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week. For longer storage, wrap individual bars in plastic and freeze for up to 2 months.
Variations: Add chocolate chips, toffee bits, or nuts for extra texture, or swap in browned butter for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 38mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.6mg