Grandma’s Chewy Butterscotch Blondies
Grandma’s Chewy Butterscotch Blondies are rich, golden dessert bars made with brown sugar and filled with sweet butterscotch chips. These chewy, soft-centered bars with crisp edges offer a nostalgic flavor that’s perfect for potlucks, holiday dessert trays, or a comforting homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 24
- Category: Dessert / Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in butterscotch chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Add chocolate chips or swirl in peanut butter for a creative twist.
- Top with icing or toffee bits for a festive presentation.
- Use a metal pan for best texture; adjust baking time for glass pans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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