Butterscotch Bars
Butterscotch Bars are super sweet and rich! This easy dessert is a bit like a brown sugar fudge, but with more goodness added.
This sweet treat is a bit like fudge with its intense sweetness. Yet, it’s also like a bar or square. It doesn’t really matter what you call it—just enjoy it in all its delicious dessert glory.
It reminds me a little of an Oat Fudge I made before. Both are brown sugar-based, with oats inside. This recipe has more texture and chewiness. It’s also baked, while the Oat Fudge is not.
I’m a big fan of butterscotch—I even prefer it over chocolate! I know that may seem crazy to some, but butterscotch is more my style. Don’t get me wrong—chocolate is wonderful, too. However, butterscotch has that special place in my heart (and stomach) that brings me back to childhood.
This recipe is SWEET! Because it is so intensely rich, your sweet tooth will likely be satisfied after one or two pieces. They don’t even have to be big pieces. I cut mine pretty small and found the size perfect for everyone.
The recipe starts on the stove and then moves to the oven to finish. It’s ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
Just five ingredients!
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Baking soda
- Vanilla extract
- Rolled oats
How to Make Butterscotch Bars
- Step One: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Step Two: Add brown sugar and butter to a medium pot over medium heat. Stir until combined and the butter is melted. Add baking soda and continue to stir for another minute or until the mixture has the consistency of honey. Remove from heat and add rolled oats and vanilla extract. Stir.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes. While still warm, cut into squares.
How to Serve
- Serve them as squares with a glass of milk or coffee/tea.
- Crumble them in a bowl and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle some butterscotch sauce, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce on top for extra decadence.
Storage Instructions
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Alternatively, you can place the squares on a plate and cover them with plastic wrap. For the best flavour, eat and enjoy within 3 days.
You’ll also love these Marshmallow Bars, Chewy Bars, Brown Butter Caramel Blondies, Biscoff Blondies with White Chocolate and Christmas Chewy Bars.
Butterscotch Recipes
- Coconut Butterscotch Cookies
- Butterscotch Pudding
- Butterscotch Sauce
- Butterscotch Blondies
- Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars
- No-Bake Butterscotch Cookies
- Butterscotch Lava Cakes
- Butterscotch Pecan Monkey Bread
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Butterscotch Bars
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Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Add brown sugar and butter to a medium pot over medium heat. Stir until combined. Add baking soda and continue to stir for a minute or so until mixture has consistency of honey. Remove from heat and add rolled oats and vanilla. Stir.
- Press into baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Cut into squares while still warm.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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