Butterscotch bars, or brownies, are one of my all time favorites. They were a favorite of my father's who, unfortunately, died many years ago when he was only fifty two and of my husband's who was only forty two when he passed away.
Lindaraxa's family hasn't celebrated Father's Day for many years but that doesn't mean we forget those we love on this special occasion... So we bake and we grill and toast them for the few happy years they shared with us.
This is the original recipe from Nestle's and the one I have been making all these years. As Madame Mere taught me, you can never go wrong with the recipe in back of a product.
If you like butterscotch, these are definitely for you. The only suggestion I have is halve the recipe and bake in a 9 x 11 pan... that is, unless you are baking for a crowd. Also, I use walnuts, which counterbalances the sweetness of the butterscotch better than other nuts
This is a great dessert to take on picnics or on the boat. They are a special treat to have around when you are entertaining guests for the weekend. Come to think of it, they are great anytime!
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Chewy Butterscotch Bars With Brownies
Makes 4 dozen brownies
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 (11 ounce) package Nestle Toll House butterscotch-flavored morsels, divided
1 cup walnuts, chopped
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
3. Beat butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl until creamy.
4. Beat in eggs.
5. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
6. Stir in 1 cup morsels, and nuts.
7. Spread into ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
8. Sprinkle with remaining morsels.
9. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10. Cool in pan on wire rack.
I have a friend who used to make the very best brownies and would never share her secret. I finally pried it out of her one day and butterscotch was what made her brownies so tasty. I know without even a bite these will be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteSam
How nice that you have continued to celebrate the special men in your life through food. I shall have to try these bars for myself. The walnuts are a great choice.
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