Butterscotch and Cashew Bars

Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Butterscotch and Cashew Bars, the perfect blend of buttery richness and nutty crunch. Featuring a luscious base of melted butter and brown sugar, these golden bars are studded with creamy butterscotch chips and roasted cashews, offering a delightful mix of textures in every bite. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and simple pantry staples like flour, eggs, and vanilla extract, these bars are as easy to make as they are to devour. Perfect for potlucks, dessert tables, or an afternoon treat, they bake to golden perfection in under 25 minutes. Serve them as is or dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. Whether you’re a fan of chewy desserts or crave a nutty twist, this recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 120 grams Unsalted butter
• 200 grams Light brown sugar
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 Eggs
• 180 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 200 grams Butterscotch chips
• 120 grams Cashews (roasted, unsalted, chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined. Allow this mixture to cool slightly.

Step 3

Whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, ensuring the mixture is smooth after each addition.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the butterscotch chips and chopped roasted cashews, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.

Step 10

Cut into 12 bars or as preferred. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	981.4 grams (981.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4244

Total Fat 207.30g	266%
Saturated Fat 106.20g	531%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 638mg	213%
Sodium 1806mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate 559.30g	203%
Dietary Fiber 8.80g	31%
Total Sugars 365.80g
Protein 61.00g	122%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 409mg	31%
Iron 20mg	112%
Potassium 1559mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 51.5%