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Old Fashioned Butterscotch Bars Recipe

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These Old Fashioned Butterscotch Bars feature a rich, buttery base combined with the sweet, caramel-like flavor of butterscotch chips. Easy to prepare and perfect for a nostalgic dessert, these bars are soft in the center with a lightly crisped edge, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened (4 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 grams)
  • 2 large eggs

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (260 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (8 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (2 grams)

Sweeteners and Mix-ins

  • 2 cups light brown sugar (400 grams)
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Spray a 9×13″ baking pan with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper. Spray the top of the parchment paper as well to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until smooth and well combined. This step ensures a soft and tender bar texture.
  3. Add Vanilla and Eggs: Incorporate the vanilla extract and eggs into the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients evenly.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well to form a thick dough.
  5. Fold in Butterscotch Chips: Gently fold in the butterscotch chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough without over-mixing.
  6. Spread and Bake: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the bars appear set in the center and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  7. Cool and Cut: While still warm, carefully cut the bars using a plastic knife to prevent cracking. Allow the bars to cool completely before serving to let them firm up.

Notes

  • Using a plastic knife to cut the bars while warm helps prevent cracking and ensures neat pieces.
  • Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming with the sugar.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper to easily lift out the bars for cutting and serving.
  • These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute half the butter with browned butter.

Keywords: Butterscotch bars, old fashioned dessert, easy dessert bars, baking bars, sweet treats

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