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Butterscotch Bars Recipe

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These delicious Butterscotch Bars by Trisha Yearwood combine rich, buttery dough with sweet butterscotch chips, baked to golden perfection for a tender, chewy treat. Perfect for dessert or an indulgent snack, they offer a wonderful balance of sweet and buttery flavors with a soft texture.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

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

Add-ins

  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed for about 3-5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This ensures a tender texture in your bars.
  2. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. This helps to emulsify the batter and create a smooth consistency.
  3. Mix in Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavors and complement the butterscotch chips.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough bars.
  6. Fold in Butterscotch Chips: Using a spatula, gently fold the butterscotch chips into the dough to distribute them evenly without overworking the batter.
  7. Prepare the Pan and Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  8. Press Dough into Pan: Evenly press the dough into the prepared pan using your fingers or the back of a spoon to ensure uniform thickness.
  9. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Keep an eye on them as baking times may vary.
  10. Cool and Cut: Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares. Cooling allows the bars to set and prevents crumbliness.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the bars tender and soft.
  • Using parchment paper with an overhang makes it easier to remove the bars from the pan.
  • Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming.
  • Check the bars early after 20 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  • Cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbly pieces.

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