Blond Butterscotch Brownies

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023
Toffee and chocolate dot the golden brown batter of these delightful butterscotch brownies. I do a lot of cooking for the police officers I work with, and they always line up for these treats. —Jennifer Ann Sopko, Battle Creek, Michigan
Blond Butterscotch Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
  • 4 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the butter, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined (batter will be thick).
  2. Spread into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and chopped candy bars; press gently into batter.
  3. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Butterscotch Brownies Tips

How can you make butterscotch brownies your own?

You can make this brownie recipe your own by throwing in your favorite mix-ins. Try a handful of butterscotch chips or nuts (we highly recommend walnuts). If you have leftover chips to spare, try making one of these butterscotch chip recipes.

How else can you grease the pan to make butterscotch brownies?

If you don't have cooking spray on hand, try one of these simple cooking spray substitutes to grease your pan.

How do you store butterscotch brownies?

Butterscotch brownies last 3 to 4 days at room temperature when stored in an airtight container. You can also store them in the freezer for about 2 months. Freeze brownies individually or on small plates, layered tightly with plastic wrap. Thaw at room temp or in the fridge, and enjoy!


—Christina Herbst, Taste of Home Assistant Digital Editor

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 218 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.