Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars Recipe
Deliciously rich and chewy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars featuring a buttery, brown sugar base mixed with sweet butterscotch chips and crunchy toffee bits. These bars bake to golden perfection with a soft center and crispy edges, making them perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup butterscotch baking chips
- 3/4 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the edges to overhang for easy removal after baking.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and glossy, ensuring they are fully combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time to the mixture, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the pure vanilla extract until thoroughly incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients gently, taking care not to overmix to keep a tender texture.
- Add Butterscotch and Toffee: Stir in the butterscotch baking chips and toffee bits evenly into the batter to distribute flavors and textures throughout the bars.
- Transfer and Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the center is just set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab out, then cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overbaking to maintain the chewy texture of the bars.
- For cleaner cuts, chill the bars in the refrigerator before slicing.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days to keep them fresh.
- Bars can be frozen for up to two months when tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or foil.
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