Description
These Butterscotch Blondies are an easy-to-make, universally loved treat with a chewy texture and rich, buttery caramel aroma, perfect for a quick snack or dessert. They are ideal for busy parents and home bakers.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, melt the butter, then whisk in the packed brown sugar until smooth and glossy (about 2 minutes). Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until just combined and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain and ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Combine Mixtures and Fold in Chips: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined (do not overmix). Gently fold in the butterscotch chips evenly throughout the batter. (If batter seems stiff, add 1-2 teaspoons of milk to loosen).
- Bake Blondies: Pour the batter into your prepared 9×13 inch baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out for easy cutting.
Notes
For smart swaps, add 0.5 cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts (like pecans). To make a lighter version, reduce brown sugar by 0.25 cup. Use good quality butterscotch chips and fresh, pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. If blondies are dry, they were overbaked (check for moist crumbs). If gooey, they might be underbaked or contain too much butter (ensure complete cooling). Variations include Vegan (plant-based butter, flax eggs, dairy-free chips), Gluten-Free (1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend), and High-Protein (add 20-25g unflavored protein powder to dry ingredients, adjust liquid if needed).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: butterscotch blondies, easy dessert, chewy, baking, quick snack, family favorite, brown sugar, vanilla, Yankee bars