Trisha Yearwood’s Butterscotch Bars
Trisha Yearwood’s Butterscotch Bars are a rich, chewy dessert packed with warm butterscotch flavor. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a cozy treat at home, this easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to deliver a sweet crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and both sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet mix.
- Fold in butterscotch chips.
- Spread batter in pan and bake 30–35 minutes, until golden and set.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or white chocolate chips for variety.
- For cleaner slices, chill bars before cutting.
- Avoid overbaking; a toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- A pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder adds a unique twist.