Irresistibly Chewy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars Recipe
These irresistibly chewy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars combine rich butterscotch chips with crunchy toffee bits to create warm, comforting dessert bars with a soft center and golden edges. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet treat alongside milk or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookie bars.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, blend together the melted unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until creamy and well combined, releasing a rich aroma.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Stir in the room temperature eggs and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and glossy, forming the flavorful base for the bars.
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure proper rising and flavor balance.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated to avoid overmixing and resulting toughness.
- Fold in chips and toffee: Gently fold in the butterscotch chips and toffee bits to evenly distribute flavor and texture.
- Scoop dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Allow the cookie bars to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra chewyness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking; this improves texture significantly.
- Use cooled melted butter to avoid cooking the eggs, maintaining softness.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough cookie bars.
- You can substitute coconut oil for butter for a dairy-free version.
- Replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend for gluten-free bars.
- For additional texture, fold in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Experiment with half chocolate chips in place of butterscotch chips for a chocolate twist.
- Check for doneness by ensuring the edges are golden while centers remain soft for optimal chewiness.
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