“Even my dad said that these were PERFECT, and rarely likes desserts!”

These Butterscotch Chewies are a delightful treat with a deeply caramelized butterscotch flavor and a wonderfully chewy texture. Loaded with butterscotch chips and optional nuts, they’re a satisfyingly sweet and easy-to-make dessert bar.

Butterscotch Chewies

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the brown sugar and melted butter. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the brown sugar mixture. Mix until everything is fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
4. Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Sifting helps to ensure a more tender texture.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the Chewies tough.
6. Stir in Butterscotch Chips and Nuts: Stir in the butterscotch chips and the chopped walnuts or cashews until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared 9×13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes. To prevent the top from over-browning, cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of baking. The Chewies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
9. Cool Completely: Allow the Butterscotch Chewies to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing them into squares or bars. This is important for them to set properly and for easier cutting.
10. Slice and Serve: Once fully cooled, slice the Butterscotch Chewies and enjoy their rich butterscotch flavor and chewy texture! They are perfect on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.