Description
Chewy, buttery, vintage-style butterscotch bars ready in 25 minutes—perfect for holidays or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (85 g) butterscotch chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment. Whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix until glossy.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined. Add butterscotch chips if using.
- Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 15–18 minutes until golden and edges pull from sides. Cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Tested twice; best texture at 17 minutes bake time. Store airtight for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 65
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: quick butterscotch bars, holiday baking, vintage treats