Description

Trisha Yearwood Butterscotch Bars are rich, buttery dessert bars packed with sweet butterscotch chips. These bars are soft and chewy with a golden crust, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a delightful butterscotch flavor. Easy to make and ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a decadent treat anytime.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sugars

1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Dry Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix-ins

1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. This step is crucial for the bars’ texture.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them. Then, stir in the vanilla extract to add depth to the flavor.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
Add Butterscotch Chips: Fold in the butterscotch chips evenly throughout the batter to ensure pockets of melted butterscotch in every bite.
Bake: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to prevent them from crumbling.

Notes

Make sure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming.
Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to maintain a tender texture.
Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner cuts.
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
For an extra touch, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking to enhance the butterscotch flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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