Grandma’s Chewy Butterscotch Blondies
Rich, chewy, and buttery, these butterscotch blondies are a nostalgic treat packed with brown sugar and sweet butterscotch chips. Easy to make and perfect for bake sales, gatherings, or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12–16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until combined and slightly thickened.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Gradually stir into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in butterscotch chips.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are golden and center is just set. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lift out with parchment, cut into bars, and serve.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts for crunch.
- Replace half of the butterscotch chips with chocolate chips for variety.
- Brown the butter first for a deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt when hot for a sweet-salty twist.
- Use a smaller pan for thicker bars (reduce bake time slightly).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (based on 16 servings)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
