Butterscotch Brownies
Super easy to make, super chewy, buttery and sweet, and made from scratch.
What can I say about these brownies, other than that they’re fabulous! Every time I make them, I get asked for the recipe. Though I can’t take credit, as this recipe is from Carol Chambers, a good friend of my in-laws. Not only is she a great baker, she’s also a very talented artist. Check out her website www.carolchamberspainter.com to see some of her work.
With no mixer required, and just 10 minutes prep and 25 minutes bake time, they’re very simple to make. Super chewy and dense, sweet and full of butterscotch flavor. The walnuts add a nice crunchy texture and contrast to the sweetness. I also added some chocolate drizzle for fun, totally optional:)
Another great option is to add a sweet wine, like an ice wine or riesling reduction, over top of these brownies to make them extra decadent. The owner of Vintner’s Cellar in Waterloo, Ontario, (my friend Jenny-Lyn’s husband, James) made these brownies for a charity event called ‘Real Men Can Cook’. He poured a maple Riesling reduction sauce over the brownies and won first prize for best dessert. To make the reduction sauce, simply heat the wine in a sauce pan on low until one third of the original amount is left and pour over the baked brownies. Visit his website for a great selection of wine kits www.vintnerscellarwaterloo.com
Okay, now for the recipe. Enjoy!
Butterscotch Brownies
Ingredients
- 11 oz (1 pkg/300g) butterscotch chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- Butter and line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper
- Melt butterscotch chips and butter in a large glass bowl in the microwave for 1 minute11 oz (1 pkg/300g) butterscotch chips, 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Stir in brown sugar, let cool for about a minute1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- Meanwhile, whisk flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and set aside1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 3/4 tsp salt
- Add eggs and vanilla to butterscotch mixture, stir until combined2 large eggs, 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Add flour mixture, combine, then spread onto baking pan, batter will be thick
- Sprinkle walnuts on top and gently press them into the batter1/2 cup walnuts
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
- Let cool completely and cut into bars
I made these for my co-workers the other day and they were gone before I could even have one myself!
Tried this recipe but baked for about 20mkns only. And it is very delicious and chewy. I’ve used selbourne butterscotch chips 🙂 thanks for this wonderful recipe
You’re very welcome Justine. I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the lovely feedback:)
Hi Lily,
I’ve been really wanting to try this recipe, in fact I’ve been in search for a good recipe to try but the thing is butterscotch chips is hard to come by. Any substitute in mind?
Thanks!
Hey again, you could try milk chocolate chips or white chocolate baking squares (not chips). I also found a recipe to make your own butterscotch chips here: http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-butterscotch-baking-chips
I hope that helps and feel free to email me back with any further questions:)
Your butterscotch brownies are better than….well, let’s just say they’re really really good!
Awww thanks, you’re making me blush:)
Amazing brownies! They taste better than they look Even with the Great Pictures 🙂