Butterscotch Blondies With Walnuts
These Butterscotch Blondies have the perfect chewy texture and a wonderfully buttery flavor. They are the most flavorful blondies you’ll ever make, and they’re easy enough to bake on repeat.
Why This Recipe Stands Out
Who doesn’t love a good blondie? It’s the perfect combination of a brownie and a cookie. Here’s why this recipe stands out:
- Simple, Everyday Ingredients: You likely have all the ingredients for these Butterscotch Blondies in your pantry, making it the perfect last-minute dessert.
- Quick and Easy: This is a quick and easy dessert recipe that you can have ready in just 30 minutes.
- Perfect for Parties: The rich butterscotch flavor and the soft, chewy texture of these blondies make them a hit at any gathering.
- Customizable: The recipe is super versatile. You can add your favorite nuts, chocolates, or even candies to make it your own. It’s one of the best blondie recipes I’ve tried!
- Make-Ahead: These blondies can be made ahead of time, making them the perfect dessert for your next party.
Key Recipe Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter – It’s used to give the blondies a rich and buttery flavor. Make sure it’s unsalted to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
- Raw Sugar – We use raw sugar for its slightly molasses-like flavor, which adds depth to the butterscotch flavor. You can replace it with brown sugar for chewer butterscotch blondies.
- Whole Walnuts – Walnuts add a nice crunch and a slightly bitter note that contrasts the sweetness of the blondies. Make sure to chop them roughly for the best texture.
Substitutions And Variations
Here are a few of my favorite variations and substitutions for the butterscotch blondies recipe:
- Nuts: We love the crunch and flavor of walnuts, but feel free to substitute them with pecans, almonds, or even hazelnuts. If you’re not a fan of nuts, you can leave them out altogether or substitute them with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Chocolate: While I adore the rich butterscotch flavor of these blondies, adding chocolate chips would take them to the next level. You could even do a mix of butterscotch and chocolate chips like we do in our butterscotch chocolate chip cookies.
- White Chocolate: For a fun twist, try adding white chocolate chips or chunks. The creamy sweetness of white chocolate would complement the butterscotch beautifully.
Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350F/177c and line an 8×8” baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
Melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of milk and stir for a minute. Set aside to cool.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled butter-sugar mixture with the egg and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
Step 4
Next, in a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add this dry mixture to the wet mixture and gently mix.
Step 5
Fold in walnuts and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 26 minutes. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!
For a full list of ingredients and instructions, see the recipe card below.
How To Prep Ahead
These butterscotch blondies are a delicious treat that everyone will love. Take a look at our best prep-ahead tips for this recipe:
- Soften the Butter: Take the butter out of the fridge in advance to soften. This will make it easier to melt and mix with the sugar when you’re ready to bake.
- Prepare the Pan: You can line your baking pan with parchment paper or grease it ahead of time. This way, when you’re ready to bake, you can simply pour the batter into the prepared pan and pop it in the oven.
- Make the Batter in Advance: The batter for these blondies can be made in advance. Simply follow the instructions to prepare the batter, then cover and refrigerate it. When you’re ready to bake, just let the batter come to room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake as directed.
What To Serve With Butterscotch Blondies
- Serve these delicious butterscotch blondies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy and impressive dessert.
- If you’re feeling extra decadent, drizzle some extra butterscotch sauce over the top of the ice cream.
- These blondies are also great on their own, enjoyed as a snack or a sweet treat with a cup of coffee or tea.
- Pack them in a lunch box or take them to a potluck. They’re sure to be a hit!
Frequently Asked Questions
If your blondies are turning out too dense, it’s likely that you’re overmixing the batter. When you add the flour, be sure to mix it gently for only a few seconds until just combined. Overmixing the batter can result in a dense texture.
If your walnuts sank to the bottom of the blondies, it’s likely because the batter was too thin. To prevent this, try tossing the walnuts in a little bit of flour before folding them into the batter. This will help them stay suspended throughout the blondies.
Butterscotch blondies can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days or seven days in the fridge.
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Butterscotch Blondies
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¾ cup raw or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup whole walnuts toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/177C. Line 8×8” baking pan with parchment paper, grease the bottom and the sides.
- In a saucepan, add the butter and sugar. On a low heat melt the butter and sugar together.
- When the butter melts add two tablespoon milk, stir for one minute. Turn off heat. Keep aside to cool.
- Sift flour with, salt and baking powder. Keep aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add the cool butter sugar mixture. Add the egg and vanilla and whisk until well combined.
- Add the flour and mix gently for few seconds (do not overmix.)
- Add the walnuts and fold gently.
- Pour in previously prepared baking pan. Bake for 26 minutes.
- Remove the parchment paper with the blondie and place on cooling rack.
- When completely cool cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- For a gooey, soft center, bake the butterscotch blondies for a slightly shorter time – around 24 minutes. This will give you that perfect chewy texture that makes blondies so irresistible.
- We recommend using raw sugar for this recipe, as it adds a deeper, more complex flavor compared to regular granulated sugar.
- When melting the butter and sugar, make sure to keep the heat low. This will prevent the sugar from caramelizing too quickly and give the butterscotch a smooth, creamy texture.
- Adding walnuts gives the blondies a wonderful crunch and nutty flavor. Make sure to fold them in gently to keep the batter from becoming too dense.
- If you’re a fan of a salt-sweet combination, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the blondies before baking. This contrasts beautifully with the sweet butterscotch.
- Don’t forget to line your baking pan with parchment paper and grease it. This makes it much easier to lift the blondies out of the pan and cut them into perfect squares.
- Butterscotch blondies are best enjoyed when they’re completely cool, as this allows the flavors to fully develop. It can be hard to resist, but trust me – it’s worth the wait.
Yesterday I thought there wouldn’t be any sweets until X’mas…these blondies look so tempting that and now I have to rethink about that silly decision.
Hahaha! Dessert will always have a place in my new year resolution <3