Description
Trisha Yearwood’s Butterscotch Bars are a sweet and chewy dessert made with rich butterscotch chips, brown sugar, and pecans for a satisfying treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, plus more for greasing
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (11-ounce) package butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar until well combined. Let cool slightly.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and butterscotch chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use high-quality butterscotch chips for best flavor.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a twist, substitute walnuts for pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
