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Home » Recipe Index » Dessert: Brownies and Bars » Rich and Chewy Butterscotch Bars Recipe

Rich and Chewy Butterscotch Bars Recipe

November 30, 2018 by Kara Cook 31 Comments

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Butterscotch Bars . . . these bars are thick and chewy and full of crunchy pecans.  The maple flavoring adds a wonderful depth of flavor. 

butterscotch bars with pecansChewy Butterscotch Bars

I needed some treats to take to a neighbor today, and wanted to try something fast and easy. So I whipped up these butterscotch bars. Oh man, are they ever good!

They are moist and chewy and have a great butterscotch-y (is that a word?) flavor. I used pecans in mine and I thought it was perfect. I love using this nut chopper to chop my pecans. I store it in the fridge so I can have chopped nuts ready in seconds. Such a time saver!

side shot of butterscotch blondies with pecans

 

It was a good thing it makes a small batch or I might have eaten them until I was sick. They are definitely going into my recipe box of favorites! If you love a chewy blondie with a rich buttery flavor, you have got to give this recipe a try!

chewy butterscotch bars on a white tray

How to make chewy butterscotch bars:

Start with melted butter, that’s what makes the bars extra chewy. You will also be using all brown sugar, and that also contributes to the decadent flavor and chewiness of these bars.

Cream the brown sugar, melted butter, and maple flavoring in a mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs. Stir in the dry ingredients and chopped nuts. Pour into a greased 9″ square pan.

Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes or till toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack, then cut into bars.

So simple, so delicious!

 chewy Butterscotch Bars recipe collage

 


More yummy butterscotch recipes you should check out:
  • Butterscotch Cupcakes
  • Homemade Butterscotch Pudding
  • Butterscotch Apple Cookies

DESSERT BAR RECIPES:

  • Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars
  • Pistachio Bars
  • Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
  • Zucchini Blondies
  • Cherry Sugar Cookie Bars
  • Churro Cheesecake Bars
  • Lemon Brownies
  • Sugar Cookie Bars
  • Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Butterscotch Bars Recipe

Yield: 12 Servings

Chewy Butterscotch Bars

Buttery, chewy Butterscotch Bars are an easy bar cookie that taste incredible!

Rich and chewy butterscotch bars with pecans.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp maple flavoring
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Cream brown sugar, melted butter, and maple flavoring in a mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs. Stir in dry ingredients and nuts.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 9" square pan.
  3. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes or till toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack, then cut into bars.

Notes

These bars are pretty rich, so I cut them into smaller sized bars.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 257Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 167mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 3g
© Kara
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert: Brownies and Bars
Originally posted 10/20/2008. Updated November 2018.
 
 

Filed Under: Dessert: Brownies and Bars, Recipe Index Tagged With: brown sugar, maple, pecans

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Comments

  1. Holly

    March 21, 2021 at 7:33 pm

    I added a 12 ounce package of Nestle Premium white chocolate chips. Yummy

    Reply
  2. Bruce

    August 5, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    For Debbie,
    Yes, the recipe should say 1/2 cup butter, melted, to let you know that it is measured before being melted.

    Reply
  3. Vanessa

    February 6, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      February 8, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      They don’t last more than a day or two at my house, but they should be fine for 3-4 days if you store them in an airtight container. 🙂

      Reply
      • joan collins

        February 29, 2020 at 3:45 pm

        Hi Cara, I would love to try these butterscotch bars. I have a quick question. Can you substitute maple syrup or does it have to be maple flavoring?

        Thank you, Joan

        Reply
  4. Suzanne

    February 6, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    These look so good! I love this flavor but there aren’t enough recipes with it!

    Reply
  5. Juliet

    December 15, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    Followed the recipe but my bars came out kind of dry and not gooey in the middle. Took much flour or was baking them for 30 min too long?

    Reply
  6. Lisa Farnick

    November 15, 2019 at 9:58 am

    Does this recipe double well?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      February 8, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      Yes, you should be just fine doubling it and baking in a 9×13″ pan. I’m not sure on the baking time, so watch them closely.

      Reply
  7. Ludia

    January 6, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    This is a great recipe! Thank u for sharing. I’m getting ready to host a party for 70 people. I would like to make these ( bake & freeze about a week ahead of time then let come to room temp ) & slice day of serving. Have you tried this? Or do you have another suggestion about freezing ?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      January 7, 2019 at 10:37 am

      I haven’t frozen them before, but I think it would work just fine. I’d wrap them up really well in a few layers of plastic wrap, and put them in an airtight container if you have one large enough. Have fun at your party!

      Reply
  8. Barbara

    December 17, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    What is the weight of the flour in ounces, please

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      December 18, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      Sorry, I didn’t weigh it so I’m not sure.

      Reply
    • June

      March 1, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      1 cup of flour is equal to 4 oz. Therefore, 1.5 cups would be 6 oz. weighed.

      Reply
  9. Jennifer

    December 3, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    These butterscotch bars are my families favorite dessert! I make them all the time! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Anna

    December 3, 2018 at 10:35 am

    I am craving these bars right now! Love the addition of pecans!

    Reply
  11. Stef

    December 3, 2018 at 10:24 am

    These sound wonderful! And.. I also always put a Y at the end of words. Butterscotchy is totally a word. 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  12. Jocelyn

    December 3, 2018 at 9:55 am

    The maple flavoring and pecans makes these bars taste so good!!!

    Reply
  13. Toni

    December 3, 2018 at 9:38 am

    These bars are so chewy and good! Butterscotch doesn’t get enough attention in desserts!

    Reply
  14. Suellen

    November 21, 2018 at 6:15 am

    I made these last night – delicious! Thanks for the great recipe! I served it as a dessert and added a small scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Yum!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      November 28, 2018 at 11:04 am

      Oh man, I bet they would be great with vanilla ice cream, especially if they were warm. I’ll be trying that next time I make them!

      Reply
  15. Allanna

    November 20, 2018 at 10:32 pm

    Making these tomorrow! ???? visiting my grandpa and he loves butterscotch so I figured these would be perfect! I’ve heard good things about this recipe so I’m giving it a go! He likes super favorful things

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      November 28, 2018 at 11:03 am

      I hope your grandpa enjoyed them. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Debbie

    October 16, 2018 at 11:19 am

    Kara
    When you say 1/2 cup melted butter are you saying a 1/2 cup after its melted or 1/2 before melting. I’ve made a ton of recipes that call for melted butter but it does not measure the same when it comes to solid vs. melted. I would love to make these for my moms sweet tooth.

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      October 16, 2018 at 11:25 am

      I just take 1/2 cup (1 cube) of butter and then melt it. Hope your mom enjoys them!

      Reply
  17. Jeanie

    October 11, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    Hi, could the butter just be softened instead of melted when you cream it with the brown sugar? If it’s melted will it liquefy the sugar? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      October 16, 2018 at 11:26 am

      The melted butter is supposed to liquify the sugar a bit. That’s what gives these bars their chewy texture and makes them so good!

      Reply
  18. Terri

    May 1, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    What is maple “flavoring”? Can I use real maple syrup instead? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      May 2, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      Maple flavoring can be found by the vanilla at the grocery store. Like other extracts or flavorings, it has a very concentrated taste, which is why you need such a small amount. Maple syrup would not be a good substitute. Hope you can find some. 🙂

      Reply

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