Description
Trisha Yearwood’s butterscotch bars meld sweet nostalgia with Southern comfort in one irresistible dessert. Buttery layers of rich goodness promise a delightful escape that pulls you straight into a world of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Flour and Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Butterscotch and Sweet Elements:
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
Topping and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup additional butterscotch chips
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure easy removal of bars.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, softened butter, baking powder, and salt. Mix until the mixture forms a crumbly, cohesive base that resembles coarse sand.
- Press the prepared flour mixture firmly and evenly into the greased baking pan, creating a compact foundation for the bars.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, and light corn syrup until smooth and well-integrated.
- Fold in the butterscotch chips into the liquid mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Pour the butterscotch mixture over the prepared flour base, spreading it carefully to cover the entire surface uniformly.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans and additional butterscotch chips across the top of the liquid layer for added texture and flavor complexity.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center appears set but slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for approximately 1 hour.
- Once cooled, dust with optional powdered sugar for a delicate finishing touch.
- Cut into square or rectangular portions and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Elevate the texture by ensuring butter is at room temperature for seamless blending and a more uniform crumbly base.
- Opt for high-quality butterscotch chips to enhance the rich, caramel-like flavor profile of the bars.
- Prevent burning by checking the bars around the 20-minute mark and rotating the pan for even browning.
- Transform this dessert into a gluten-free option by substituting all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg