Last Updated on July 5, 2016 by Ed Joven
How to make Butterscotch Bars
Butterscotch Bars Recipe is made with brown sugar and butter along with cashews, its texture is a little fudgy but not fluffy. These bars are crisp and crunchy on the outside but chewy and moist on the inside perfect paired with hot chocolate or coffee on an afternoon snack.
These rich Butterscotch Bars have many variations you just have to pick out the good one, for this recipe we are making the easiest and the quickest way of cooking this well-loved dessert. The cooking procedures are very simple this is perfect to prepare for potlucks or even short notice get together parties.
Butterscotch Bars Ingredients |
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup firmly packed brown or wash sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 4/3 cup chopped cashew nuts (optional)
Butterscotch Bars Instructions: |
- In a small saucepan, mix together the butter and brown sugar.
- Heat over low heat and mix until butter has just melted.
- Let it cool completely before adding the egg. When it’s cooled add the egg into the mixture and whisk thoroughly until well combined.
- Add in sifted all-purpose flour with baking powder to the batter then mix and add the vanilla.
- Fold in ½ cup chopped cashew nuts or any nuts you desired.
- Pour the batter into a lined 8″x 8″ pan or a brownie pan and evenly spread the mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cashew nuts on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for about 20-30 minutes.
- Fire off, transfer on a wire rack and cool completely before cutting into your desired size.
Butterscotch Bars Recipe is perfect with coffee or hot choco.
Nemie says
Thanks for this recipe. I made this and it’s good. How do you make it more chewy? I followed the recipe and kept the pan in the oven for 25mins. Do I add more butter next time?
cay says
I just made this and it was really good...
Suzi Satterfield says
This looks like a fabulous recipe idea! I see that it's listed as a Christmas recipe, but it looks light and easy enough to be a nice Easter recipe, too.
Tammy Marie Markham says
Butterscotch is one of my very best favorite desserts. i could probably make these once a month. thank you for posting.
Mandy M says
Looks yummy AND easy - 2 of my requirements for a new recipe to try. Can't wait to try them! I think I have all the ingredients already which makes me HAPPY!
Sarah says
Butterscotch Bars sounds so delicious, thank you for sharing. I'm going to have to pin these on Pinterest!
celyn says
yum this looks great!
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Heather says
you had me at butterscotch! these look so delicious! thanks for the recipe!
Melanie of Que Means What says
Looks so yummy! Who knew they were so easy to make. Well, at least you make it look easy.
mary says
This looks delish! I'm not sure if I could follow through the steps though. I suck at following steps! LOL
Veronica Spriggs says
This looks scrumptious would love for you to link up here
Brandi says
Those look really good! Thanks for sharing.
Lisa says
Those look great. I can't wait to try them!
Nancy Bobbert says
These look good. My husband LOVES anything butterscotch so I'll have to give these a try.
Janeane Davis says
This recipe sounds delicious. At the same time the recipe seems easy to follow so we can make these treats at home.
Giveaways 4 Mom says
These look really delicious. I am going to have to give them a try. I am always interested in trying out new things in the kitchen.
Jenna Parsons says
Mmm these look good!!! Butterscotch is my favorite flavor!!
Bismah says
These look delicious! I am constantly looking for new recipes to try, especially desserts. I like that the ingredients are basic and natural and that this is easy to make. Oh and I enjoy anything that will go with a nice cup of coffee. Thank you for sharing!
Lavonnia AllisonBurres says
I never knew someone could make the bars out of butterscotch. I have always loved butterscotch. I know a lot of people that will enjoy this post and will be sharing it for many others to see. Love it!
Jennifer says
I love easy to do recipes and this looks easy enough for even me to make! I can't wait to try them
Becky Fry says
These sound so delish! I'm gona have to try them..thanks for the share!
Brandy Nelson says
These looks really good. I am a huge fan of butterscotch!
Lena Blair says
These sound YUMMY!! My husband would die happy if I made these for him!
Corinne says
These look really good! I love butterscotch and cashews and so do my kids. These will be a big hit with my family.
Rachel says
I haven't had anything butterscotch in a long time, but these bars sound pretty tasty!
Robyn R says
These look absolutely delicious. And the cashews with the butterscotch...yum!
Alyssa C says
Omg, this looks DELICIOUS!!! I'm a huge butterscotch person and I love that these go good with coffee! Thanks for sharing
Jordyn @ Almost Supermom says
These look so good!!! Pinning right now 🙂
Jessica Harlow says
These look so good! I'm an avid fan of butterscotch, my husband not so much. That's okay though, there'll be more for me! lol
Wood Arts Universe says
Wow this look delicious!!! Butterscotch is my favorite flavor .. Can't wait to try this recipe.. I am sure my niece will love it
Thanks for sharing
Michelle F. says
That looks so good. I love butterscotch.m
Maye Domencil says
Yummy recipe. I'll bake one when we already have our oven.
Heather Walter says
I am a little nuts for sweet things and this looks so delicious! I had to do a double take at "baked mac and cheese" as the title, but you know what? That sounds good too!
Jeanna McMicking says
ooo those butterscotch bars looks great! I love anything that is butterscotch flavor. Thanks for posting.
Delphina says
These looks so good. The recipe name had me confused for a bit. It happens often hehehehe