I always associate butterscotch with those gold-wrapped hard candies in your grandparents' candy dish, and maybe the occasional butterscotch pudding. But it is such a delicious and under-used flavor. These easy homemade Butterscotch Blondies incorporate that awesome flavor in two ways making these the absolute best butterscotch treat there is. Plus, the batter comes together in one bowl in a matter of minutes, and in less than an hour you can be biting into these incredible soft and sweet dessert bars!
This nostalgic recipe is the perfect back-to-school treat, and is great for a bake sale, picnic, or potluck! If you love blondies, you'll also love these Biscoff Blondies and these Salted Caramel Maple Bars.
Why this Recipe Works
These butterscotch blondies use both butterscotch sauce and chips for double butterscotch deliciousness! They are so simple and tasty, while also being very versatile, allowing you to to change these up with different mix-ins while keeping the incredible flavor and texture of the moist butterscotch blondie bars.
Ingredients and Notes
Brown Sugar - Brown sugar helps make these quick and easy butterscotch blondies soft and chewy. Brown sugar is brown because of molasses which also adds a richness that perfectly compliments the butterscotch flavor of the bars.
Butterscotch Sauce - Butterscotch sauce is one of two ingredients that give this simple recipe its butterscotch flavor. Butterscotch sauce is usually found in the ice cream section of the grocery store with the sprinkles, ice cream cones, hot fudge, and caramel sauce.
Butterscotch Chips - Butterscotch chips are the other ingredient that contributes to the epic flavor of these moist and soft butterscotch blondies. They are usually found with the chocolate chips and are often available year-round.
Substitutions & Variations
Butterscotch Sauce - Some or all of the butterscotch sauce can be replaced with a caramel sauce for a different but still delicious flavor.
Butterscotch Chips - You could substitute some of all of the butterscotch chips with white chocolate chips or toffee pieces, or even add them in addition to the butterscotch chips to add some extra flavor variety. Adding coconut, walnuts, or pecans, can also add some delicious texture and flavor to these Butterscotch Blondies.
How to Make this Recipe
Step 1: Combine the butter and brown sugar, then stir in the eggs and butterscotch sauce.
Step 2: Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until just incorporated and smooth.
Step 3: Fold in butterscotch chips, then spread the batter into a parchment-lined 8x8 pan and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.
Step 4: Cool completely, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Be sure to mix as little as possible once the flour is added. Over-mixing batter after the flour has been added can create a dense and unpleasantly chewy texture. Additionally, over-baking the blondies can result in a dry bar. Avoiding over-mixing and over-baking can result in a soft and perfect texture!
Changing up or adding additional mix-ins can elevate these simple treats. You could also top them with caramel or additional butterscotch sauce. You could even make a ganache with butterscotch chips and heavy cream to drizzle overtop.
One of the main differences is that brownies are chocolate based, where as blondies use brown sugar for a more caramelized flavor. They can have different textures as well, and are also different in color with blondies being a lighter shade of brown.
Tips & Tricks
Tip #1: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9x13 pan if you prefer. This may need a slightly increased bake time.
Tip #2: To check for doneness, stick a toothpick into the center of the blondies. When you pull it back out you want just a few crumbs stuck to the toothpick. The blondies will continue to bake in the hot pan once it comes out of the over, so you don't want the toothpick to come out completely clean, but you don't want raw batter on it either!
Tip #3: Be sure to let the blondies cool completely before slicing.
Storage Tips
Butterscotch Blondies should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
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📖 Recipe
Butterscotch Blondies
Equipment
- 8x8 pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- ½ stick butter melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ¾ cups butterscotch sauce
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
- Combine butter and sugar.
- Stir in eggs and butterscotch sauce into the sugar mixture.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until smooth.
- Fold in the butterscotch chips.
- Spread mixture into lined pan and bake 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs.
- Cool completely, then cut into squares.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated so should only be used as an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
This recipe was originally posted on February 12, 2017, but was republished with new photos, additional information about the recipe, step-by-step instructions, FAQs, and tips and tricks in August of 2022 and again with updated photos and additional information about the recipe in September of 2024.
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