Best 7 Butterscotch Bonanza Bars Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet and gooey treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than butterscotch bonanza bars! These delightful bars are made with a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of creamy butterscotch filling, and topped with a layer of rich chocolate ganache. The combination of textures and flavors in these bars is simply irresistible. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating these delectable butterscotch bonanza bars!

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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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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

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.

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 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.

FUDGY BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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

Provided by koko-girl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 48 bars, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons margarine
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius.
  • Grease pan.
  • In a saucepan, melt chocolate chips with the 2 tablespoons of margarine and condensed milk.
  • Stir constantly and set aside when mixture is well blended and looks smooth.
  • In another saucepan, melt 1 cup of margarine over low heat.
  • Remove from heat and add brown sugar and eggs.
  • Blend well.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients (flour, coconut, vanilla, salt, etc) and mix well.
  • Spread half of this batter into the pan then layer the chocolate mixture by tablespoonfuls over the batter.
  • Now spread the remaining batter over this chocolate layer.
  • With the tip of a knife, swirl slightly to create a marble appearance.
  • Bake for 30- 35 minutes or until slight golden brown and center comes out clean when a toothpick is inserted.
  • Cool for at least 45 minutes.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.6, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 71.3, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 17.3, Protein 2

BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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Wonderfully chewy snacks for outdoor days and picnics

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Lunch, Snack, Supper, Treat

Time 50m

Yield Makes 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

140g butter , plus extra for the tin
2 large eggs
350g light muscovado sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
250g self-raising flour
100g bar milk chocolate (we used Green & Black's), cut in big chunks
100g macadamia or pecan nuts, coarsely chopped
icing sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to fan 160C/conventional 180C/gas 4. Melt the butter in a small bowl and leave to cool. Butter a shallow tin about 20 x 24cm. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Melt the butter, then add to eggs with the sugar and vanilla. Tip in the flour and stir in with the chocolate and three-quarters of the nuts. Don't over-beat.
  • Spread the mixture in the tin, scatter over the rest of the nuts and bake for 25-30 minutes, then cut into 12 bars. Dust with icing sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 35 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a large baking dish to ensure the bars are thin and crispy.
  • Line the baking dish with parchment paper to prevent the bars from sticking.
  • Be careful not to overcook the bars, as they will become dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch Bonanza Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a crispy graham cracker crust, a creamy butterscotch filling, and a rich chocolate topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Butterscotch Bonanza Bars a try!

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