Bakery Style Butterscotch Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
you will be melting this
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
If using unsalted butter, don't skip the salt!
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butterscotch baking chips
I use Nestle Tollhouse
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350ºF. While preheating, be sure to read tips & tricks in post above for recipe success.
- 2
Warm the unsalted butter (1 cup, i.e. 2 sticks) in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan until it’s just melted.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter with the light brown sugar (1 cup) and granulated sugar (1 cup). Stir until combined. (I recommend mixing this by hand rather than a mixer.)
- 4
Stir in the eggs (2 large) and vanilla extract (1 tablespoon), followed by the baking powder (1 teaspoon) and salt (1 ½ teaspoons).
- 5
Mix in cornstarch (1 tablespoon) and all-purpose flour (2 ½ cups), followed by the butterscotch chips (1 cup). Mix the dough until well-combined.
- 6
Generously grease a metal 9x13 pan. If you plan to remove the bars from the pan, I also recommend lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- 7
Spread dough into an even layer in pan. Sprinkle on some extra butterscotch chips for added presentation. Bake for 26-28 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden brown and then center no longer looks wet (they will look a tad underbaked, as this is the key to a soft, gooey bar).
- 8
Cut into 12-24 bars (I like to cut them big) and enjoy! Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Bakery Style Butterscotch Bars
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of that perfect bakery-style treat, rich with butterscotch and a satisfying chew? These Bakery Style Butterscotch Bars deliver that impressive, sweet, and salty indulgence with surprising ease. They truly taste as if they came straight from your favorite local bakery, making them a perfect easy treat when you want to impress without a fuss.
This recipe crafts bars that are delightfully thick, chewy, and gooey, boasting a rich buttery flavor that truly tastes gourmet. The simple combination of common pantry staples comes together quickly, with a total time of just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a delicious dessert.
Get ready for a truly indulgent experience. Each bite of these butterscotch bars is a symphony of sweet and salty notes, with a deep, caramelized butterscotch flavor that shines through. The texture is wonderfully soft and chewy in the center, with a slightly crisp edge that melts in your mouth. You'll find yourself reaching for another slice of this easy, impressive dessert, perfect for satisfying any sweet craving.
While perfect as is, you can explore slight variations. If you're out of butterscotch chips, consider substituting with chocolate chips or white chocolate chips for a different flavor profile. For an extra layer of crunch, sprinkle a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts over the batter before baking.
These Bakery Style Butterscotch Bars are an ideal crowd-pleaser for any gathering, from casual potlucks to elegant dessert tables. Serve them simply as a standalone treat, or elevate the experience with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.