Best Easy Butterscotch Blondies Recipe

Chewy butterscotch blondies with rich, caramelized brown sugar flavor are a warm, golden family dessert. These simple, one-bowl bars deliver comforting sweetness with minimal effort.

Cook 45 min Difficulty EASY 280 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • unsalted butter 0.5 cup
  • light brown sugar 1 cup
  • large eggs 2 pieces
  • all-purpose flour 1 cup
  • butterscotch chips 0.75 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • vanilla extract 1 tsp
  • baking powder 0.5 tsp
  • salt 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 38 g 54%
Protein 3 g 4%
Fat 13 g 42%
Serving size 65g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

  2. 2

    Melt the unsalted butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl using 50% power in 30-second bursts. Stir to cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Whisk the light brown sugar into the melted butter until smooth and glossy, ensuring no lumps remain.

  4. 4

    Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold it into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined to avoid overmixing.

  6. 6

    Fold in the butterscotch chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

  7. 7

    Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan with an offset spatula, smoothing the top.

  8. 8

    Bake for 23–27 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake for a chewy texture.

  9. 9

    Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into squares.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The star ingredient is light brown sugar, which gives these butterscotch blondies their signature chewy texture and deep caramelized flavor. Combined with butterscotch chips, it defines the classic butterscotch profile.
Q. How do you avoid overbaking butterscotch blondies?
To keep blondies chewy, bake them just until the edges are set and the center is still slightly soft—a toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs. Overbaking will make them dry, so start checking at the minimum recommended time.
Q. Which ingredient adds the chewy texture to these bars?
The combination of melted butter and brown sugar creates a moist, chewy texture in the blondies. Properly folding in the flour also prevents toughness and keeps the bars soft.
Q. What is the calorie and nutrition breakdown per serving?
Each serving (65g) of these butterscotch blondies provides around 280 kcal, with carbohydrates making up 54% (38g), fat 42% (13g), and protein 4% (3g) of the total calories.
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