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Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars Recipe

5 from 116 reviews

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.

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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