Description
Homemade butterscotch bars showcase pure comfort with deep caramel notes and buttery richness. Crumbly edges and dense center promise sweet satisfaction for dessert enthusiasts craving nostalgic Southern baking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups (296 ml) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 grams) melted butter
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (85 grams) chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 ½ tsp maple flavoring
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mixing Base: In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, and maple flavoring until smooth and well-combined.
- Incorporating Eggs: Whisk eggs into the sugar mixture thoroughly, creating a uniform and silky base.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl to eliminate lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Batter Assembly: Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently, maintaining a light texture and avoiding overmixing. Roughly chop pecans or walnuts and fold them into the batter, distributing evenly.
- Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean and dry.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into precise square servings for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Lumpy Batter: Sift dry ingredients separately to eliminate flour clumps and guarantee a smooth, uniform texture.
- Handle Nuts Carefully: Roughly chop nuts before adding to prevent overmixing and maintain the batter’s delicate consistency.
- Master Baking Time: Check bars at 25 minutes with a toothpick test; avoid overbaking to preserve the rich, chewy texture.
- Cool Completely: Allow bars to cool entirely in the pan for optimal setting and clean, precise cutting of squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg