Description
These Butterscotch Blondies are rich, chewy dessert bars loaded with buttery sweetness and gooey butterscotch chips. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re easy to bake and deliver that perfect caramelized flavor every time. Ideal for family gatherings, bake sales, or a cozy dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks butter: adds rich flavor and chewy texture
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar (packed): provides deep caramelized sweetness
- 2 eggs (room temperature): binds ingredients and adds structure
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract: enhances butterscotch flavor
- 2 cups all-purpose flour: creates dense yet soft blondie texture
- ½ teaspoon baking powder: offers slight lift without making them cakey
- ½ teaspoon salt: balances sweetness
- 1 cup butterscotch chips (plus extra for topping): adds melty, buttery richness
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square metal baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then remove from heat and stir in brown sugar until combined. Let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and frothy.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, followed by the melted butter mixture. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in most of the butterscotch chips, reserving some for topping.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining chips over the top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares for neat edges and a chewy center.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- Do not overbake; slightly underbaked blondies stay chewier.
- Use a metal pan for even baking and crisp edges.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze individually wrapped squares for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Butterscotch Blondies, chewy blondies, butterscotch bars, dessert bars, easy baking recipe, sweet treats