Description
Sweet butterscotch blondies melt hearts with rich, caramel-like notes from brown sugar and butter. Golden bars offer comfort and indulgence in each delectable square that connects nostalgia with pure baking pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (1 stick/113 grams) unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Thoroughly grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal. Preheat the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C).
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously whisk melted butter with rich brown sugar until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar blend, stirring until fully integrated and creating a uniform, silky texture.
- Separately, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using careful, deliberate strokes to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- Delicately introduce butterscotch chips throughout the batter, distributing them evenly for maximum flavor in every bite.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer that will bake uniformly.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 22-24 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a slightly soft center that will set as it cools.
- Remove from the oven and allow the blondies to rest in the pan for 15 minutes, which helps them firm up and makes cutting easier.
- Carefully lift the blondies from the pan using the parchment paper edges, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Slice into 12 perfect squares, creating clean cuts with a sharp knife, and serve at room temperature or slightly warm for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Adjust butterscotch chip quantity based on personal sweetness preference, ensuring balanced flavor without overwhelming the blondie’s delicate texture.
- Toast butterscotch chips briefly before adding to enhance their caramel-like depth and create a more complex taste profile.
- Experiment with alternative mix-ins like chopped nuts or white chocolate chips to customize the blondies and add interesting textural contrast.
- Use room temperature egg for smoother batter integration and more consistent baking results, preventing potential clumping or uneven mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg