Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars – Easy & Irresistible Recipe
Delight in these irresistible Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars, a perfect blend of rich butterscotch chips and crunchy toffee bits baked into a buttery, sweet cookie base. This easy recipe yields chewy, flavorful bars ideal for sharing or enjoying as a comforting treat with a glass of milk or your favorite coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup butterscotch baking chips
- 3/4 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing edges to overhang for easy removal of the bars later.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and glossy, indicating proper incorporation and texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the mixture, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next. Then, blend in the pure vanilla extract thoroughly for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt over the wet ingredients. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture to preserve the batter’s lightness, avoiding overmixing.
- Add Butterscotch and Toffee: Stir in butterscotch baking chips and toffee bits evenly throughout the batter to distribute sweetness and crunch.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even baking and a uniform finish.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The edges should turn golden and the center just set when done, ensuring a chewy texture in the bars.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares for serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is fully melted but not hot to avoid cooking the eggs when mixing.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep the texture tender and chewy.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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