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Butterscotch Brownies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 32 bars
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 3/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 3/4 cups butterscotch chips
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • kosher salt

Instructions

  • preheat the oven to 350˚ 
  • melt the butter over medium heat, once melted keep it on the heat until it starts to brown up a bit, this give it a rich nutty flavor
  • meanwhile mix flour, salt, and baking powder together, set aside
  • prep your 8X8 pan as well, either butter it generously OR line it with foil or parchment paper
  • once the butter is browned set it off the heat for a few minutes to cool, you don't want to add the eggs to it while it's too hot and scramble them
  • measure the brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and stir until combined, it will be thick
  • add the flour mixture, stir to combine, add the butterscotch chips and chopped pecans and stir again
  • press into your prepared baking pan
  • sprinkle lightly with kosher salt if you like that salty sweet combo
  • bake at 350˚ for 30-35 minutes or until set, they will remain dense and soft while cooking but will firm up as they cool
  • to cut gently lift out of the pan and cut on a cutting board