Butterscotch Brownies
These Butterscotch Brownies are soft, chewy, and packed with that warm caramel-like flavor everyone loves. They come together in just a few minutes, making them the perfect last-minute treat for any night of the week. Serve them warm and watch them disappear faster than you expect.
Servings 16
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- Melt butter over low heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar until blended.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in egg.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Stir in flour mixture.
- Stir in vanilla and nuts.
- Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.
- Cut while still warm for best results.
Notes
Helpful Tips
Let the butter–brown sugar mixture cool a bit. If it’s too hot when you add the egg, you’ll end up with scrambled egg bits (ask me how I know). Give it a few minutes to cool so everything blends smoothly.
Don’t overmix the batter. Once the dry ingredients go in, stir just until everything is combined. Overmixing can make the brownies tougher instead of soft and chewy.
Cut them while they’re warm. This batter firms up as it cools, so slicing while the bars are still warm gives you cleaner cuts and softer edges.
Toast the walnuts for extra flavor. If you’re using walnuts, give them a quick toast. It brings out their flavor and adds even more of that warm, cozy nuttiness.