Description
Delightfully sweet and rich, these Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars combine the buttery flavor of brown sugar and vanilla with pockets of melty butterscotch chips and crunchy toffee bits. Baked to golden perfection, these bars offer a soft, chewy texture with a perfectly crisp edge, making them an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal of the bars.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until the mixture is glossy and smooth, ensuring the sugar is well incorporated.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition to fully combine. Then stir in the pure vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chips and Toffee: Evenly fold in the butterscotch baking chips and toffee bits into the batter, distributing the add-ins throughout the mixture.
- Spread Batter and Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the center is just set.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out and slice into squares for serving.
Notes
- Chill bars before slicing for cleaner, neater edges.
- Use high-quality pure vanilla extract to enhance the overall flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a soft and tender texture in the bars.
- These bars freeze well for up to 2 months when wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or foil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars, Butterscotch Bars, Toffee Cookie Bars, Easy Cookie Bars, American Dessert, Brown Sugar Bars, Sweet Treats
