Trisha Yearwood Butterscotch Bars Recipe
Trisha Yearwood’s Butterscotch Bars are rich, buttery treats featuring a chewy yet soft texture loaded with sweet butterscotch chips. These bars combine the comforting flavors of brown sugar and vanilla with a tender crumb, baked to perfection for golden edges. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these bars are easy to prepare in a single baking pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 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
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or alternatively, line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to fully incorporate. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Add Butterscotch Chips: Stir in the butterscotch chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Bake: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares to ensure clean cuts and maintain texture.
Notes
- Using parchment paper for lining the baking pan makes it easier to lift out the bars for cutting.
- Be careful not to overbake to keep the bars soft and chewy.
- For a nutty variation, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts along with the butterscotch chips.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Butterscotch Bars, Trisha Yearwood Dessert, Chewy Bars, Butterscotch Recipe, Easy Dessert Bars
