Description

Trisha Yearwood’s Butterscotch Bars are a rich and chewy dessert featuring a buttery base packed with sweet butterscotch chips. These bars combine the deep caramel notes of light brown sugar with the smooth texture of melted butter, making a perfect treat for dessert or snack time. Easy to prepare and baked in a single pan, they yield a golden crust with a soft, flavorful center.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully integrated. Stir in the vanilla extract to add flavor.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening and seasoning are evenly distributed.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make the bars tough.
Add Butterscotch Chips: Fold in the butterscotch chips evenly to distribute them throughout the batter, ensuring every bite has some sweetness.
Bake: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Place in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, signaling the bars are baked but still moist inside.
Cool and Cut: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut them into squares and serve.

Notes

Using room temperature butter helps in creaming thoroughly with the sugars for a light texture.
Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to avoid tough bars.
If you prefer a softer center, bake closer to 20 minutes; for slightly crisper edges, bake up to 25 minutes.
Storage tip: Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for extended shelf life.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Butterscotch Bars, Trisha Yearwood, dessert bars, baked bars, butterscotch chips, easy dessert