✨ Grandma’s Chewy Butterscotch Blondies ✨
✨ Grandma’s Chewy Butterscotch Blondies ✨
These chewy, buttery, brown-sugar-packed blondies taste just like grandma used to make! 💛 They’re soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and loaded with rich butterscotch flavor. Perfect for bake sales, family gatherings, or simply treating yourself with a warm square and a glass of milk.
If you love brownies but crave a caramel-like twist, this recipe will become a staple in your dessert collection.
📝 Ingredients (Makes 16 blondies)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips (optional: add white chocolate or chopped pecans)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Gently stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Do not overmix.
- Fold in extras: Stir in butterscotch chips (and nuts if using).
- Bake: Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
- Cool & cut: Let cool in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy chewy, buttery perfection!
🍫 Variations
- Nutty blondies: Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Extra gooey: Underbake slightly for a fudgier texture.
- Mix-in magic: Swap half the butterscotch chips for chocolate chips or toffee bits.
💡 Pro Tips
✔️ Use parchment with an overhang for easy lifting and cutting.
✔️ Dark brown sugar makes the flavor deeper and richer.
✔️ For bakery-style squares, chill blondies before slicing.
❄️ Storage
- Room temp: Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.
🤔 FAQs
Q: Can I make these in an 8×8 pan?
A: Yes — just bake 5–7 minutes longer for thicker blondies.
Q: Can I reduce the sugar?
A: You can cut up to ½ cup, but the texture will be less chewy.
Q: Can I make them gluten-free?
A: Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
👉 These chewy butterscotch blondies are nostalgic, easy to make, and guaranteed to disappear fast at any gathering!
