43 responses

  1. Sharon
    March 25, 2023

    Made these today for the first time fabulous.

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    • Kara Cook
      March 28, 2023

      Yay, so glad you loved them!

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  2. Krystal
    June 24, 2022

    Mine turned out cakey because I forgot the baking powder 😂 Will make them again, but they still taste good at least 😂

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    • Kara Cook
      June 28, 2022

      Aw dang, I hate it when I do that. You’ll like them even better next time! 🙂

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  3. Kathy
    December 13, 2021

    These cookies are so good. Great maple flavor. I think 30 minutes was a little too long to bake though. They were a little browner then I like, but after putting them in a plastic container they are very moist. Would definitely make again but cut baking time down to maybe 25 minutes.

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    • Kara Cook
      January 4, 2022

      Every oven (and pan) bakes a little differently, so if yours are done at 25 minutes, you should definitely pull them out. 🙂

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  4. Rica
    September 6, 2021

    Hi, can I sub vanilla extract for the maple extract?

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    • Kara Cook
      September 8, 2021

      Yes, you can, but it won’t have the same rich flavor that it does with the maple.

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  5. Darlene
    July 21, 2021

    Hello there Kara!
    Oh my gosh, if the batter is any indication as to how these squares will taste…YUMMUY. I doubled the recipe and have 2-9″ pans in my oven right now. 1 pan for my hubby and splitting a pan between 2 cousins. Can’t wait to try these. Such an easy recipe.
    Thank you for sharing this one Kara!
    Have a wonderful day.

    Darlene
    Nova Scotia

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    • Kara Cook
      August 3, 2021

      The batter does taste good, doesn’t it? I hope you like the bars just as much!

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  6. Stacy
    May 17, 2021

    There’s no butterscotch ingredient??

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    • Kara Cook
      June 7, 2021

      I’m not sure what you mean. The brown sugar and butter make the butterscotch flavor.

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  7. Holly
    March 21, 2021

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

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  8. Bruce
    August 5, 2020

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

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  9. Vanessa
    February 6, 2020

    Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?

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    • Kara Cook
      February 8, 2020

      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. 🙂

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      • joan collins
        February 29, 2020

        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

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  10. Suzanne
    February 6, 2020

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

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  11. Juliet
    December 15, 2019

    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?

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  12. Lisa Farnick
    November 15, 2019

    Does this recipe double well?

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    • Kara Cook
      February 8, 2020

      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.

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  13. Ludia
    January 6, 2019

    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 ?

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    • Kara Cook
      January 7, 2019

      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!

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  14. Barbara
    December 17, 2018

    What is the weight of the flour in ounces, please

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    • Kara Cook
      December 18, 2018

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

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    • June
      March 1, 2019

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

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  15. Jennifer
    December 3, 2018

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

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  16. Anna
    December 3, 2018

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

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  17. Stef
    December 3, 2018

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

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  18. Jocelyn
    December 3, 2018

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

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  19. Toni
    December 3, 2018

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

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  20. Suellen
    November 21, 2018

    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!

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    • Kara Cook
      November 28, 2018

      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!

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  21. Allanna
    November 20, 2018

    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

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    • Kara Cook
      November 28, 2018

      I hope your grandpa enjoyed them. 🙂

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  22. Debbie
    October 16, 2018

    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!

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    • Kara Cook
      October 16, 2018

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

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  23. Jeanie
    October 11, 2018

    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.

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    • Kara Cook
      October 16, 2018

      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!

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  24. Terri
    May 1, 2017

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

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    • Kara Cook
      May 2, 2017

      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. 🙂

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