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    Flour de Liz » Recipes » Brownie + Bar Recipes

    Published: Aug 30, 2022 · Modified: Sep 10, 2024 by Liz Pollio · Leave a Comment

    The Best Butterscotch Blondies

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    Flour de Liz » Recipes » Brownie + Bar Recipes

    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!

    A stack of three butterscotch blondies with a stream of butterscotch sauce drizzling over top and starting to pool at the bottom.

    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 Salted Caramel Maple Bars.

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    • Why this Recipe Works
    • Ingredients and Notes
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • How to Make this Recipe
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Tips & Tricks
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    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

    The ingredients needed to make butterscotch blondies.

    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

    Melted butter and brown sugar in a clear glass mixing bowl.

    Step 1: Combine the butter and brown sugar, then stir in the eggs and butterscotch sauce.

    Flour, baking soda, and salt on top of the butterscotch blondies batter in a clear glass mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until just incorporated and smooth.

    Butterscotch chips on top of the butterscotch blondies batter in a clear, glass mixing bowl.

    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.

    A close up of a batch of butterscotch blondies sliced into squares.

    Step 4: Cool completely, cut into squares, and enjoy!

    Recipe FAQs

    How do I achieve the perfect texture for Butterscotch Blondies?

    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!

    How can I make Butterscotch Blondies more decadent?

    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.

    What is the difference between blondies and brownies?

    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.

    A close up of a butterscotch blondie on its side sitting in the middle of the batch of blondies.

    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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    A stack of three butterscotch blondies with a stream of butterscotch sauce drizzling over top and starting to pool at the bottom.
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    Butterscotch Blondies

    Soft and sweet homemade dessert bars flavored with butterscotch sauce and butterscotch chips.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 16 blondies
    Calories: 212kcal

    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
    US Customary - Metric

    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

    For additional flavor, add white chocolate chips or toffee pieces, coconut, walnuts, or pecans. These mix-ins can also replace some or all of the butterscotch chips.
    This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9x13 pan, but bake time may need to be adjusted slightly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    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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