Chewy and delicious, these brown sugar Butterscotch Blondies are the perfect dessert! Thick and full of flavor, one pan of these blondies are a true delight.
If you love Butterscotch desserts, be sure to try this classic Oatmeal Scotchies recipe. Oatmeal cookies packed with butterscotch morsels in a chewy molasses cookie.
Why this Recipe Works
There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to blondies. Some people claim they are just vanilla brownies. Some say they are just plain cookie bars.
Personally, I think they are their own unique dessert.
Made with brown sugar and vanilla, they have a very chewy texture. For today’s recipe, I added in Butterscotch morsels to accentuate the caramelized flavor in these delicious treats!
My big question is just like with a brownie, do you prefer the chewy corner or the gooey center?
FAVORITE BUTTERSCOTCH RECIPE: Toffee Cookies | Pudding Cake
How to make Butterscotch Blondies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Slowly add dry ingredients and fold in butterscotch chips.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting.
FAQ
- Q: What makes blondies chewy?
A: Much like a brownie, blondies are made with brown sugar which adds the chewy texture to them! - Q: Can you freeze blondies?
A: Absolutely! After baking and cooling, lift the blondies out of the pan with the parchment paper. You can then slide the whole blondie into a gallon sized ziploc bag. Or cut it into pieces first. - Q: Can I make blondies without butter and use margarine instead?
A: Well, yes, but I wouldn’t recommend it! I’m all for using generic or substitutions when possible…but the butter in a blondie gives it such a rich texture!
More Blondie Recipes
- Easy, chewy, Nutella Swirled Blondies. Topped with ice cream, melted Nutella and sprinkles! Perfect way to celebrate that special occasion!
- Delicious, chewy Candy Bar Blondies! This easy dessert recipe is made in one bowl, no mixer required! Add in your favorite candy bars!
- These White Chocolate Brownies are the opposite of a traditional Brownie, but different than a Blondie….see the recipe for yourself!
- Chewy, nutty Pecan Pie Blondies are the perfect Fall treat! Or bake them all year long!
- Blueberry White Chocolate Blondies Recipe from A Spicy Perspective- Decadent homemade blondies speckled with fresh blueberries and white chocolate chips.
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Butterscotch Blondies
Chewy and delicious, these brown sugar Butterscotch Blondies are the perfect dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 package (11 oz) Butterscotch morsels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter with brown sugar. Whisk until combined.
- Add in eggs, one at a time. Whisk in vanilla.
- Slowly add in flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Mix by hand until just combined. Fold in butterscotch morsels.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 264Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 197mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 3g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.
Try white chocolate and a few macadamia nuts, such rich flavors.
Can I use less sugar? I am a Type 2 Diabetic.
My friends are very cautious about sugar also.
Thank you in advance,
Cathy
Hi
I used white Chocolate Morsels and only a cup of packed brown sugar snd it was the right sweetness for me. Hope this helps. 😊
I love the very center piece, and the chewier the better! These blondies look amazing!
I just made a brown sugar bundt cake and I have to say the caramelized flavor is amazing! So making these blondies, with that rich gooey center, my favorite part, is a must. They look super delicious and totally addictive!
Love Blondies, but I am not a butterscotch fan, so will be swapping in semisweet or dark chocolate chips, I am always looking for a recipe that works in a 9 inch square pan. Thanks for that!
This looks amazing!!!! I want to bake it ? But we don’t have the butterscotch morsels… Can i leave it out? Or replace it?
I would love to make this but I dont think we get Butterschotch morsels here?
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Centers it is! I’m from Chicago so the same goes for tavern cut pizza (cut in squares not wedges). Grins madly! This looks awesome!!
As a fellow Chicagoan….I’m also a fan of squares….and I take the center. But with brownies and bars? I love that exterior piece 🙂
All centers for me! These look amazing — I am always just whelmed by thin blondies or brownies — if you can fold it in half, it’s a no go for me! Glad these are so thick!