Trisha Yearwood Butterscotch Bars Recipe
Trisha Yearwood’s Butterscotch Bars are rich, chewy, and buttery treats loaded with sweet butterscotch chips. These bars combine a tender, fluffy dough with the deep caramel flavor of butterscotch, making them a perfect dessert or snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. This step is essential for a tender texture.
- Add the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- Mix in Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the butterscotch flavor in the bars.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough bars.
- Fold in Butterscotch Chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the butterscotch chips to distribute them evenly throughout the dough without overworking it.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best texture when creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the bars tender.
- You can substitute butterscotch chips with white chocolate chips if desired.
- Refrigerate the dough if it feels too sticky before baking, to help with shaping and handling.
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
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