Butterscotch Brownies

Butterscotch Brownies

24 servings
Butterscotch Brownies

Ingredients

  • butter
    ¾ c
  • brown sugar
    3 c
  • eggs
    2
  • all purpose flour
    1 ½ c
  • baking powder
    1 ½ tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • vanilla extract
    1 ½ tsp
  • Heath bar

    crushed, optional

    1

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Either spray 9x13 half sheet pan (or brownie pan) with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Add softened butter, sugar, vanilla and eggs to mixing bowl. Mix until combined. 

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to sugar mixture and mix until combined. 

  4. 4

    Bake for 30 minutes and remove from oven. Let cool slightly before serving.

Butterscotch Brownies

Butterscotch Brownies

5.0(133)50 min24 servings192 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a classic treat that’s rich, comforting, and packed with sweet, buttery flavor? These delightful butterscotch brownies are a timeless dessert, delivering a chewy texture and deep caramel notes with satisfying ease. They’re a beloved staple for a reason, perfect for any occasion.

Why This Recipe Works

This simple butterscotch brownies recipe champions the iconic pairing of butter and brown sugar, creating that unmistakable, melt-in-your-mouth butterscotch taste. It focuses on easily accessible pantry staples, allowing you to achieve a dessert that’s both deeply satisfying and wonderfully straightforward to make. The balanced use of key ingredients ensures a consistent, delicious result every time.

What to Expect

Prepare for a generous batch of utterly chewy and moist squares, each bursting with sweet, buttery caramel flavors. The golden-brown exterior gives way to a tender interior, offering a delightful textural contrast. Every bite carries the comforting, familiar taste of butterscotch, making these an irresistible treat that evokes warmth and nostalgia. The optional crushed Heath bar adds a welcome, unexpected crunch and another layer of caramel and chocolate complexity, elevating the experience.

Customization & Variations

While perfect as is, these butterscotch brownies offer a simple opportunity for customization. The crushed Heath bar is an optional addition, providing a delightful crunch and extra flavor; feel free to omit it for a pure butterscotch experience, or consider swapping in other types of candy pieces or nuts for different textures and tastes.

Serving & Context

These classic butterscotch brownies are ideal for sharing at potlucks, serving as a comforting after-dinner dessert, or simply enjoying as a sweet pick-me-up with a cup of coffee or tea. Their generous yield makes them perfect for gatherings.

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