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    Home » Brownies/ Blondies/Cookie Bars » Butterscotch Blondie Bars (Time Saver Recipe)

    Butterscotch Blondie Bars (Time Saver Recipe)

    By Wendy Sondov · Published: Dec 5, 2016 · Modified: Nov 8, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    The weather is getting cold. Hat and gloves and even boots, kind of cold. Wintery weather calls for steaming mugs of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Whatever your warming beverage choice, it’s a good idea to have a chewy Butterscotch Blondie Bar along side. Butterscotch is a comforting, cozy flavor that warms the soul. Butterscotch Blondie Bars are like hand-held comfort.

    Butterscotch Blondie Bars (Time Saver Recipe)This is recipe #4 in the Time Saver Recipe series! If you have been following along, you have already seen that using cake mix or refrigerated cookie dough can be a shortcut to home-baked deliciousness. Today’s recipe speeds baking preparation using vanilla cake mix to create soft, chewy, Butterscotch Blondie Bars.

    Butterscotch Blondie Bars (Time Saver Recipe)

    Have you ever wondered what the differences are between butterscotch, toffee, and caramel? I think the flavors are very similar, but I am a confectionery novice. I do own a candy thermometer, which has been used for a handful of sugary experiments, but that is where my confectionery experience ends. So I tried looking up the differences. To be honest, my research provided some answers, but left me with new questions.

    Butterscotch Blondie Bars (Time Saver Recipe)

    Caramel is made with white sugar, cream, butter, and vanilla. Its primary flavors are sugar and cream. Butterscotch is made with brown sugar (rather than white) and butter. Despite what the name seems to indicate, butterscotch does not contain scotch, or any other alcohol. Butterscotch was originally a hard candy that was “scotched”, or scored, to make cutting easier.  Toffee has the same ingredients as butterscotch, but is cooked longer (to the “hard crack” stage) to produce crunchy, hard candy. I can’t figure out what the difference is between hard candy butterscotch and toffee. If you know, please explain!

    Butterscotch Blondie Bars (Time Saver Recipe)

    Luckily, no confectionery knowledge is necessary to enjoy the sweet, creamy flavor of Butterscotch Blondie Bars! With this Time Saver Recipe, you can bake and share these bars in less than 30 minutes! Butterscotch Blondie Bars also make great care package treats, staying soft for up to a week!

    Butterscotch Blondie Bars (Time Saver Recipe)

    Be sure to see the other Time Saver Recipes in this series. Chocolate Covered Cherry Bars, Cinnamon Chip Biscotti, and Gingerbread Spice Cookies are all perfect for gifts, care packages, and holiday cookie platters! Check back tomorrow for the next Time Saver Recipe!

     

    Butterscotch Blondie Bars (Time Saver Recipe)

    Butterscotch Blondie Bars (Time Saver Recipe)

    Chewy, cozy cookie bars made quickly and easily starting with a cake mix.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 163kcal
    Author: Wendy Sondov
    Adapted From: “The Ultimate Shortcut Cookie Book” by Camilla Saulsbury

    Ingredients

    • 1 box vanilla cake mix
    • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup butterscotch chips
    • 2 tablespoons toffee bits for sprinkling on the top

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350° F.
    • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cake mix, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
    • Mix in the butterscotch chips.
    • Using a spatula, press the dough evenly into an ungreased 13” x 9” pan.
    • Sprinkle toffee bits on top, using fingers to lightly press the bits into the dough.
    • Bake for 20-23 minutes, or until golden brown.
    • Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
    • Store bars at room temperature in an airtight container or freezer weight ziplock bag for up to 7 days.

    Notes

    Packing tips
    • Wrap blondie bars in pairs, or individually, in plastic wrap. Place bundles snugly in an airtight container or freezer weight ziplock bag.
    • For long distance shipping, don’t cut into bars. Wrap the intact 13” x 9” rectangle in foil, then plastic wrap.
    • Include a plastic knife in the care package for cutting the blondies into bars.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Glenna

      December 20, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      Had extra butterscotch chips.. saw this.. baking right now.. didn’t have toffee chips.. but had crumbles from spiced nuts I made.. so I dazzled a sprinkle of them on top.. their smelling good.. always looking for new easy recipes.. Merry Christmas.. Thanks

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      • Wendy Sondov

        December 20, 2021 at 2:25 pm

        Hi, Glenna. I think your substitution for the toffee was ingenious! I’m sure the bars will be delicious. Merry Christmas.

        Reply
    2. Elise

      November 6, 2019 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      These were fantastic! I made these rather last-minute for a church potluck, and they were SO easy and quick to prepare in the mixer. Two pans were ready in no time. This one’s a keeper! I even had to skip the toffee bits (I forgot to buy them) and we never missed them, so I can only imagine that they would elevate these bars to the next level. I look forward to trying some more of your shippable treats. Thank you kindly for sharing all your tips and recipes!

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      • Wendy Sondov

        November 7, 2019 at 8:36 am

        Hi, Elise! I am delighted that you enjoyed these bars! I totally agree that fast, simple, and delicious recipes win the day, especially when time is limited! I hope you have equal success with more Monday Box recipes. Happy Baking!

        Reply
    3. Miz Helen

      January 2, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      I love bars and Butterscotch, a great combination. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back real soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    4. Ginger

      January 2, 2017 at 4:07 am

      They look delicious – made me reconsider my good intentions for the nee year already …Happy Fiesta Friday and have a wonderful 2017!

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      • The Monday Box

        January 2, 2017 at 9:15 am

        Thanks, Ginger! I hope your good intentions will include some sweetness in 2017! 😉 Happy New Year!

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    5. Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess

      December 29, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      These butterscotch blondies look sinful! 🙂

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      • The Monday Box

        December 31, 2016 at 11:05 am

        Thank you, Kim! The flavor and the chewy texture are addicting!

        Reply
    6. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert

      December 6, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Yum! I am a big fan of butterscotch so I know these would disappear from our dessert table. Lovely!

      Reply

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