Butterscotch Squares

A stack of butterscotch bars cut into squares.

5 from 5 votes

These delicious Butterscotch Squares are packed with brown sugar and butterscotch chips. They're chewy, delicious and super easy to make. You just need 10 minutes and 9 ingredients to mix them up!

Prep Time10

Cook Time26

Total Time36

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: squares

Calories: 276kcal

Author: Natalie

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut optional
1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
2 cups light brown sugar packed
2 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup butterscotch chips

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 9 x 13" baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk to combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir in the coconut and fold in the butterscotch chips.
Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 24-28 minutes, until the middle looks set and a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake.
Use parchment paper overhang to lift the squares out of the pan. Slice while still warm. Slice with a long or serrated knife.

Notes

Butterscotch chips: Instead of butterscotch chips, add white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips.

Nuts: For some added crunch, add some toasted, chopped pecans or walnuts for some crunch.

Coconut: Coconut adds a little extra sweetness and flavor. You can leave out the coconut if you prefer not to add it.

Serving: Enjoy these warm or at room temperature.

Storage: Store these butterscotch squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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