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Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Brownies Recipe

Delicious Butterscotch Brownies (Quick & Simple Recipe)


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  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, chewy, and buttery, these classic Butterscotch Brownies are the perfect quick dessert bar with rich caramel flavor.


Ingredients

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½ cup unsalted butter

1 cup light brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

½ cup chopped pecans

½ cup butterscotch chips


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.

3. Add egg and vanilla; whisk until combined.

4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.

6. Fold in butterscotch chips and pecans.

7. Spread batter evenly in pan.

8. Bake 25–30 minutes or until golden.

9. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.

For nut-free brownies, omit pecans.

For extra gooey texture, slightly underbake.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg