Best 9 Butterscotch Bars I Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your sweet cravings? Look no further than the irresistible butterscotch bars. These dessert bars combine the perfect balance of a buttery, crumbly crust with a velvety, gooey butterscotch filling, topped with a generous layer of chocolate chips. With their irresistible texture and rich, buttery flavor, butterscotch bars are a classic dessert that will surely become a favorite among your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you step-by-step to create these delectable bars that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIE BARS



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These cookie bars are simply heavenly. Easy to make and delicious.

Provided by SERENDIPITYX637

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Blondie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butterscotch chips
¼ cup butter
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Place butterscotch chips and butter into a glass bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes, stirring at 30 second intervals until smooth. Set aside to cool until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butterscotch chip mixture with eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the batter until evenly mixed. Mix in the brown sugar, chocolate chips, walnuts, and raisins. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, just until the bars begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Cut into squares while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 158.1 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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Enjoy the wonderful butterscotch flavor and satisfying crunch of pecans in these Butterscotch Bars, cleverly made with Duncan Hines French Vanilla Cake Mix. It's easy, tasty and fun to share.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® French Vanilla Cake Mix
2 large eggs
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in butterscotch chips and pecans. Spread in pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 254.4 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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Make and share this Butterscotch Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 25 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized pot, over low heat, melt butter and sugar together. Cool.
  • Beat in the egg.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Spread in a greased and floured 8 x 8" square pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.2, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 13.9, Sodium 41.5, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 0.7

BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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I put three recipes together to make these amazing bars that really satisfy the sweet tooth. -Romagene Deuel, Clarkston, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (10 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, oats and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chips and pecans. Reserve 2 cups. Spread remaining dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread evenly over crust. Crumble reserved dough over filling. , Bake at 375° for 40-42 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH BARS I



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No-bake brownie-like bars with the richness of butterscotch.

Provided by Nan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups zwieback cracker crumbs
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped pecans
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
2 cups butterscotch chips
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine zwieback crumbs, marshmallows, nuts and brown sugar.
  • In a saucepan over low heat cook the evaporated milk and butterscotch chips. Stir mixture constantly until the chips have melted and the mixture is smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup of the butterscotch mixture for glaze. Combine the remainder with the dry mixture and mix well.
  • Spread batter into one 8 inch square buttered baking pan. Drizzle reserved butterscotch mixture over the top. Refrigerate bars for several hours or overnight before cutting and serving. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 74.4 mg, Sugar 15 g

BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 15 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
6 ounces butterscotch chips (about 1 cup)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1/2 cup of the peanut butter. Add the egg and vanilla. Sift the flour with the baking soda and the salt. Mix the oatmeal into the flour and stir the flour into the creamed mixture. Spread the batter in the baking pan. Sprinkle the butterscotch chips over the batter and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned around the edges.
  • Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk and the remaining 1/4 cup of the peanut butter until smooth, then spread the glaze evenly over the warm bars. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.

BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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These rich and chewy bars of butterscotch goodness are extra-easy to make with cake mix and butterscotch caramel topping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup butterscotch caramel topping (from 17-oz jar)
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter pecan cake mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel sea salt or coarse sea salt, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, mix topping and 1 tablespoon of the dry cake mix. In large bowl, stir together remaining dry cake mix, the butter and egg, using fork, until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture. Using a piece of plastic wrap on crumb mixture, press remaining mixture in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of ungreased 9-inch square pan; remove wrap.
  • Bake 12 minutes. Pour topping over crust to within 3/4 inch of edge. Sprinkle with reserved 1 cup crumb mixture.
  • Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes; loosen edges of crust with knife. Cool completely, about 50 minutes. Sprinkle with coarse salt. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

RICH BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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From Jefferson, Wisconsin, Kathryn Roth notes, "My husband works second shift, so I spend a few nights a week baking just for fun. He takes half of my sweets to his co-workers, who frequently ask for these tasty bars."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a microwave, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. Add cracker crumbs; set aside 2/3 cup. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk, egg and vanilla. Stir in pecans. , Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GOOEY BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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The name says it all for these bars. With caramels, butterscotch chips and pudding, they're ooey, gooey and finger-lickin' good! Sugar cookie mix speeds up prep time during the busy holidays, and the easy recipe makes a big batch! -Carol Brewer, Fairborn, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 cups mixed nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, pudding mix, butter and egg. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set., In a large saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips. , Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have any granulated sugar, you can use an equal amount of brown sugar.
  • To make sure the bars are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the bars are done.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will help them hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture and sweet, buttery flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy, give butterscotch bars a try.

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