These Butterscotch Blondies are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious! I often think blondies can be a little too sweet, but these are buttery with the perfect amount of sweetness. Classic blondies are a brown sugar based bar, but these have that extra caramel note from the butterscotch chips. For more butterscotch flavor, top with a handful of butterscotch chips before baking. This dessert will not disappoint!
Making the Best Butterscotch Blondies
Sometimes I want a quick, simple, one-bowl recipe that produces delicious treats in under an hour. This is that recipe! These Butterscotch Blondies are so easy to make! To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. Prep an 8×8 inch baking dish. Either grease the pan well, or line with parchment paper to ensure that the bars come out of the pan easily.
To make the batter, melt one cup of butterscotch chips with the unsalted butter in a large, microwave safe bowl. I recommend microwaving in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until all the chips are melted into the butter. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition. Next, add the vanilla extract. Finally, stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with additional butterscotch chips, if desired. Bake at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes, or until the top of the bars are golden. Let cool before slicing and serving. This recipe will make approximately 16 2×2 inch bars.
These Butterscotch Blondies were inspired by my mother, who wanted to make a treat she remembered from childhood, but could not find a recipe for. I’m so glad I gave it a shot because my Butterscotch Blondies are one of my new favorite desserts. They’re buttery, sweet, and have a hint of caramel flavor. I hope you give them a try!
Check out these links for other delicious dessert bars!
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Butterscotch Blondies
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup butterscotch chips optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prep an 8×8 baking dish by greasing the pan or lining with parchment paper.
- In a large, microwave safe bowl, microwave one cup of the butterscotch chips and the unsalted butter. Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring between each 30 second interval.
- While the melted butterscotch chips are still warm, stir in the brown sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, stirring after each addition.
- Stir in the salt, baking powder, and flour until just combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Top with remaining ½ cup of butterscotch chips, if desired.
- Bake at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes, or until the blondies are set and the edges are golden.
- Let cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
