These bars were inspired by a mistake. I accidentally threw some butterscotch chips into the grocery cart. Whoops! Time to make blondies. Only this time I wanted to try something a little different so I added butterscotch chips, oats and a smattering of salt for Salted Butterscotch Blondies.
Salted Butterscotch
Putting salt on caramel and butterscotch is pretty common now, and there's a reason for that! The salt is especially perfect on these blondies because they are so sweet and chewy. The other nice thing about this recipe is it does not require a mixer and can be prepared fairly quickly. To be at their best, Salted Butterscotch Blondies need to cool completely. I let them cool, then chill them for the chewiest texture.
Brands of Butterscotch Chips
The most common brand of butterscotch chips are Nestle Butterscotch Morsels. Hershey's makes some too, but they're harder to find. My favorites are Guittard butterscotch chips. I think they sell them at World Market sometimes, but you can always order them from Guittard.
Recipe
Salted Butterscotch Blondies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 130 grams
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and still warm (114 grams)
- 1 cup light brown sugar 200 grams
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup oats old fashioned
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
- Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8 inch square pan with nonstick foil or parchment.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
- Stir the warm melted butter and brown sugar together in a mixing bowl. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth. Stir in flour mixture until blended, then add oats, and butterscotch chips.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until edges are browned and top appears set.
- Let cool to room temperature, then put the bars in the refrigerator (optional, but recommended) to chill. Lift from pan and cut into 8 bars or 16 squares.
- Sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Anna says
Thanks Cynna! It's there now because Becky asked if you salt before baking or after. I salt right before serving so that the salt is visible and doesn't get absorbed.
Cynna says
@Becky, the salt step is under #6 in her directions. The bars sound really yummy!
Becky says
Do you sprinkle the sea salt or kosher salt on the batter before you bake it? I don't see where you used it.
Anna says
Sonya, that's what I used. The reason I bought them by accident is because I don't know the Guittard bag colors very well and I got them confused with semisweet.
Sonya says
Wow, these look sooooo good especially with the salt! PS. My favorite butterscotch chips are Guittard, if you haven't tried them.