Butterscotch Brownies Recipe

Brownies are one of the most popular and delicious after-dinner treats, and they're always a great way to end the evening. Fudge brownies are among the most popular to make, but there are many other great recipes that you can try to spice things up. Take these butterscotch brownies, for example. The base of the brownies is pretty standard, but the addition of butterscotch chips really takes these brownies to the next level. 

Recipe developer Catherine Brookes of Blue Sky Eating came up with this fantastic recipe, and she loves the added butterscotch goodness. "I love the rich caramelized flavor and super fudgy texture of these brownies," Brookes raves. "The perfect sweet treat!" And how good would these brownies be with a nice, cold glass of milk, or a hot cup of black coffee?

Brookes also shares her inspiration for switching up the traditional brownie. "I've made classic blondies with white chocolate chips before, but wanted to incorporate in the more caramelized butterscotch flavor," she says. The results definitely pay off, but you'll have to see (and taste) for yourself by following this recipe.

Let's get started! First, you will need to gather all ingredients to make these butterscotch brownies, including butter, brown sugar, two large eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and butterscotch chips. 

Since you will need to use a range for this recipe, preheat it to 350 F. Also, grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.

Take out a large mixing bowl and add the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until smooth. Brookes says that you can mix with a machine or by hand. 

Now that you've added the wet ingredients, it's time to toss in the dry ones. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and fold together until combined. Next, add the butterscotch chips and remix the dough.

Transfer the dough to your prepared baking pan and smooth the top into an even layer. Pop the brownies into the oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. You can check to see if the brownies are done cooking by inserting a skewer into the center and making sure it comes out with just a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. If they start to brown too much on top, cover with foil.

Once you take the brownies out of the oven, let them cool for about 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice the brownies into 12 bars and serve. These brownies are great on their own, but Brookes also provides a few serving suggestions. "With ice cream, caramel sauce, custard, fresh berries," she says. And, for any extra slices, feel free to store them in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to four days!