Description
Grandma’s Chewy Butterscotch Blondies are rich, buttery treats packed with caramelized brown sugar and melty butterscotch chips. These bars offer a perfectly chewy texture that melts in your mouth and are easy to make with simple pantry staples. Ideal for snacks, desserts, or gifts, this timeless recipe brings warmth and comfort with every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweeteners
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) brown sugar, packed
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra on the sides for easy removal. Gather and measure all ingredients to streamline the baking process.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is creamy and fluffy. This step is vital for creating that chewy texture and rich flavor base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. This builds the structure and moisture content of your blondies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, just until combined. Overmixing can lead to tough blondies, so be gentle.
- Fold in Butterscotch Chips: Carefully fold in the butterscotch chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter for those irresistible pockets of caramel flavor.
- Bake Your Blondies: Spread the batter evenly in your prepared pan. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- Use room temperature softened butter for a smooth batter and even bake.
- Do not overbake; remove when toothpick has moist crumbs to keep chewiness.
- Smooth batter evenly in pan for uniform thickness.
- Chill blondies completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Use high-quality butterscotch chips for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (approximate)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg