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    Home » Recipes » Brownies/ Blondies/Cookie Bars

    Butterscotch Blondie Bars

    By Wendy Sondov · Published: Dec 5, 2016 · Modified: Dec 29, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Chewy Butterscotch Blondie Bars are like hand-held comfort. Butterscotch is a comforting, cozy flavor that warms the soul. Starting with a cake mix, makes these bars quick and easy.

    Blondie Bars  with butterscotch chips on a platter with Christmas ornament balls.

    Why you'll love this 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 for Gingerbread Spice Cookies, or refrigerated cookie dough for Chocolate Covered Cherry Bars can be a shortcut to home-baked deliciousness.

    This recipe speeds baking preparation using vanilla cake mix to create soft, chewy, Butterscotch Bars. With this easy recipe, you can bake and share these bars in less than 30 minutes!

    They also make great care package treats, staying soft for up to a week!

    Be sure to see the other Time Saver Recipes in this series. Cinnamon Chip Biscotti, Sugar Cookie Roses and Chocolate Orange Cookies are all perfect for gifts, care packages, and holiday cookie platters!

    Butterscotch bars in a gift tin lined with red tissue paper.

    Instructions

    This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.

    1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cake mix, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix in the butterscotch chips.
    2. Using a spatula, press the dough evenly into an ungreased 13” x 9” pan.
    3. Sprinkle toffee bits on top, using fingers to lightly press the bits into the dough.
    4. Bake for 20-23 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until golden brown.

    Storage

    Store butterscotch bars at room temperature in an airtight container or freezer weight ziplock bag for up to 7 days.

    Stack of three butterscotch blondies showing the thick edges and chips inside.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the difference between butterscotch, toffee, and caramel?

    Butterscotch is made with brown sugar and butter.
    Toffee has the same ingredients but is cooked longer to produce crunchy, hard candy.
    Caramel is made with white sugar, cream, butter, and vanilla with the primary flavors being the sugar and cream.

    What is doctored cake mix?

    Cake mix can be made according to the instructions on the box to produce a light, airy cake.
    Using the cake mix while changing the instructions and additonal ingredients is considered to be a "doctored cake mix" recipe.

    Do cake mix recipes stay fresh longer than recipe made from scratch?

    Yes. For better or for worse, cake mixes contain preservatives which keep baked goods fresh longer.

    Closeup of Butterscotch Blondie Bars .

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    Butterscotch Blondie Bars  in a gift tin lined with red tissue paper.

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    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
    Print Rate
    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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    First Published: December 6, 2015. Last Updated: December 29, 2022. Updated for additional information and better reader experience.

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    Comments

    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

      Reply
      • 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 06, 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 07, 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 02, 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 02, 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!

      Reply
      • The Monday Box

        January 02, 2017 at 9:15 am

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

        Reply
    5. Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess

      December 29, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      These butterscotch blondies look sinful! 🙂

      Reply
      • 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 06, 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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