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Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars

September 25, 2015 By justalittlebitofbacon 41 Comments

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So far here I’ve posted lots of healthy side dishes and main courses. Even my desserts have been full of fruit! And there will be more of that to come. However, today it’s time for something a little different. This is the other side of ‘A Little Bit Of Bacon’ when it’s time for a sweet treat and not a vegetable or fruit in sight. Instead, I have yummy, gooey, easy butterscotch bars for you. And, if that wasn’t enough, I’ve filled them with chocolate chips too.

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The base of this recipe comes from the Cookie Companion by King Arthur Flour. Any time I’m looking for some cookie inspiration to bounce off of and give it a twist (or even to make the recipe as is – some recipes are already exactly what I am looking for),  I open up this cookbook.

I have their Baker’s Companion too and I consider them both to be great resources. Full of great recipes, tips, and info.

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As for this particular recipe, these butterscotch bars don’t get easier. Really, they don’t!

There is no mixer required. Nothing fussy at all. Just a bowl and a spoon. (Okay, and a few measuring type things.) It takes about five minutes to combine everything in the bowl and then you’re ready to spread it out in the pan and put it in the oven.

Don’t you love easy cookie recipes? I do! Like my One Bowl Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies or my Simple Double Chocolate Cookies.

Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars - These one bowl bars have all the comfort of an old-fashioned butterscotch bar and the added pleasure of gooey chocolate chips in every bite. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

While you can, and I frequently do, cut the bars right in the pan, sometimes it’s nice to be able to pull the whole thing out. Take a length of parchment paper, trim it to the size of the pan with a few inches hanging over either side, and press it into the greased pan (so it sticks to the bottom), and then grease the parchment paper.

When the bars are done, let them cool until just warm, slip a butter knife down each of the short sides and pull it all out onto the cutting board. Boom! You’ll have the whole tray of bars right there where you can cut them neatly. Your choice whether you cut the edges off (cook’s treat 🙂 ) or go country style and keep them on.

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Once they are cut, I like to set them out on a rack to finish cooling. Or at least I like to put the ones we haven’t eaten yet on a rack.

Oddly enough a few always end up disappearing as soon as I get them cut up. I have no idea what happens to them. None at all. But the rest have to wait until dessert.

Just look at all those gooey chocolate chips! Yum!

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Is it dessert time yet? 🙂

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– Happy Eating, Annemarie

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4.62 from 13 votes

Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars

These one bowl bars have all the comfort of an old-fashioned butterscotch bar and the added pleasure of gooey chocolate chips in every bite.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Just a Little Bit of Bacon

Ingredients

  • 1 stick (4 oz 8 tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 c (12 oz) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 c (7 1/2 oz) all purpose flour
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13 pan. If desired, cut a length of parchment paper to size - so that it fits the length of the pan and overhangs the sides by at least a few inches - and then grease the parchment.
  • Melt the butter, either in a saucepan set on medium low or in a bowl in the microwave. If using the microwave, use a medium sized mixing bowl which will be large enough for all the ingredients and have one less thing to clean.
  • Now, either add the brown sugar to the microwaved butter in the bowl or pull out your medium sized mixing bowl and whisk the butter and brown sugar together until smooth.
  • One at a time, add the eggs, the vanilla, the salt, and the baking power and, using a large spoon, mix each one in until well combined.
  • Add the flour and mix in until almost combined. Then pour in the butterscotch and chocolate chips and mix until no white streaks are flour are left. This should take only a few swift strokes of the spoon.
  • Scrape batter out of the bowl and into the prepared pan. Spread it out evenly to the edges. Bake the bars for 20-25 minutes being careful not to overcook them. When they are ready to come out the top will be set and shiny and the edges will be brown and beginning to pull away from the side of the pan. A little underbaked in this case is better than dried out and overbaked.
  • Let the bars cool until just warm and then - if you used the parchment - run knife along the short edges of the pan, pull them out carefully, and transfer them to a cutting board. Cut into 24 bars and let cool completely if you can resist eating them while they are all warm and melty.

Notes

This recipe is inspired by Vintage Butterscotch Bars in the King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion book.

 

Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars - These one bowl bars have all the comfort of an old-fashioned butterscotch bar and the added pleasure of gooey chocolate chips in every bite. | justalittlebitofbacon.com
Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars - These one bowl bars have all the comfort of an old-fashioned butterscotch bar and the added pleasure of gooey chocolate chips in every bite. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

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Comments

  1. Rachel says

    November 9, 2020 at 6:41 am

    5 stars
    I halved the sugar because we don’t really like very sweet stuff. Brownies did turn out very yummy indeed! But not chewy though because of the reduced sugar. Loved it! Family loved it as well!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      November 10, 2020 at 11:24 am

      Yeah, it’s a trade off when you reduce the sugar! And thanks for the feedback. 🙂

      Reply
  2. JN says

    December 23, 2018 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    Hi, I made these for the first time for a cookie exchange party and they were YUMMY!!!! I may have cooked them longer as the sides had not browned so a little dry as they cooled off BUT simply divine!!!! This time I’ll cook it for just 20 min.
    I had a hard time spreading it though in the 9/13 tray as it was so thick & sticky, so the bar size was not even all over. Any suggestions?
    I am going to make there for Christmas day dinner as the kids demanded it!!!!! :-))
    I accidentally found this recipe and SO GLAD I did!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      December 23, 2018 at 3:34 pm

      I’m glad it was a hit! 🙂 I usually use a silicon spatula and that seems to work for me. However, you could also use your hands to spread out the dough. Either wet or grease the spatula or your hands as needed and that should do it.

      Reply
      • JN says

        December 24, 2018 at 2:40 pm

        5 stars
        PERFECT! Thanks for the suggestions! I am so keen to make these again as one of the comments below by Taylor was the one that convinced me to try these! Boy, am I glad I did!

        Reply
  3. Robyn says

    November 8, 2018 at 11:08 pm

    4 stars
    I’ve made these 3 times now and they are delicious. I did, however nix the chocolate chips, using those made them a little too sweet. But I did use some chopped up m&m’s instead and, even though they’re chocolate too, something about them broke up the sweetness. Maybe the shell part? Anyways, super delish! Thanks!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      November 10, 2018 at 5:30 pm

      I like the chopped m&m idea! Thanks for the comment and review.

      Reply
  4. Taylor says

    November 8, 2018 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    This is THE Quintessential butterscotch chocolate chip recipe! Even though I didn’t bake much then, I can’t thank you enough for posting this recipe back in September of 15 so I could find it now. Those reading – MAKE. THESE… you’ll wonder how you lived so long without them. I’ve made them 6 times in 5 weeks. I just want everyone I know and work with to try them and absolutely everyone loves them. Not to mention how fast and easy they are to make. I would like to ask if the recipe can be doubled while mixing and then put in 2 pans and cooked at the same time, and on the same oven rack? Or any info on how to make more at one time. I definitely dont want to take anything away from the pure perfection of these bars so if it’s best not to, so be it. Again…. THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      November 8, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      Wow, thanks for the enthusiastic thumbs up! 🙂 As for doubling, I haven’t done that and I’m not sure if it would throw off the ratios. Also, your bake time would be off as well if you are double filling the oven. Your best bet is to whip up a second batch while the first one is baking and then pop it in once the first comes out.

      Reply
      • Taylor says

        November 8, 2018 at 11:55 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks for your advice. I just didn’t have the time today and went ahead and made them. I did 2 bowls side by side and baked them at the same time. Considering I only had one of my metal pans available I used a glass 9*13 along side stainless!! They’re just great. I baked them 25 minutes on middle rack, checked them and added 6 minutes. The stainless Pan was done and I left the glass in for about 4 or 5 more minutes. So it’s the perfect recipe…. Delicious, fast, easy, economical and idiot proof!! 😊

        Reply
        • justalittlebitofbacon says

          November 10, 2018 at 5:31 pm

          Excellent. Thanks for testing a double batch. I’m sure there are other people out there who will be happy for the info. 🙂

          Reply
  5. Betty F. says

    November 6, 2018 at 9:51 pm

    2 stars
    I’m sorry, my boyfriend and I think they are way too sweet.
    I think half the amount of chips would have been sufficient.
    It’s a gooey mess of chips. There isn’t much of a taste of cookie in these. Sadly disappointed 😞! It was such a waste of my chips and time. My boyfriend isn’t a picky person but he did say these are just too sweet and I again sadly ‘Agree’! 🙁

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      November 7, 2018 at 8:36 am

      Yes, these butterscotch bars are very sweet, I agree, and they are not for everyone. I do have many more lightly sweetened desserts on site if you want to give something else a try.

      Reply
  6. Eva says

    October 20, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    I made these and my family LOVED them! My oldest daughter wants these made for her birthday treat at school! Thank you for this delicious recipe. ☺

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      October 20, 2018 at 11:06 pm

      I’m glad you all loved them as much as we do! Thank you for the nice comment. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Cynde says

    June 29, 2018 at 3:12 am

    5 stars
    Goodness sakes! These are so delicious!! I made them on a whim because I had butterscotch chips that I needed to be used. So an hour before going to bed tonight I made them. Luckily, I had all the ingredients. It’s so easy to make! And so easy to eat! They will be cut into squares and brought to work tomorrow. Can’t wait to see what everyone will say. Or maybe I’ll just check back in the lunchroom after about an hour to see it an empty plate. Thank you, this one is a definite keeper!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      June 29, 2018 at 10:49 am

      Thank you for the comment! And they are a bit too easy to eat. 🙂 It’s good you brought them into the office.

      Reply
  8. Charlie Taylor says

    May 26, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastical!! These babies disappeared at a graduation party. Everyone loved them. Such an easy recipe to make, I have it memorized after one time so I can whip these out again. Thank you!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      May 27, 2018 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks for the comment! And I’m glad they went over so well. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Sarah says

    November 15, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these….phenomenal!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      November 20, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Machelle says

    July 19, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    4 stars
    Just made these, they are delish! So easy to make on a weeknight too.

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 19, 2017 at 11:34 pm

      Great! I’m glad you loved them! And thank you for the comment.

      Reply
  11. Kari says

    December 2, 2016 at 12:22 am

    Hi. These look delish! Can they be frozen?
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      December 2, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Yes, they can! Just make sure to wrap them well in plastic wrap and then put them in a freezer bag. They’ll last 2-3 months in the freezer if well wrapped.

      Reply
  12. Sarah H says

    July 23, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    These are a HUGE hit in my house! I love them and I LOVE how easy they are – only take a few minutes to whip up, no mixer, minimal dishes. These are awesome! I make them pretty often, and just made them again right now. Usually I make a half recipe in a square baker or pie tin. No changes; baking time is about the same but watch a little closer at the end. But with how fast they disappear here, maybe I should be making a full recipe!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 26, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      Thank you. I’m glad your family loves them so much! And I think they might appreciate a full recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Lisa Sharp says

    February 1, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Oh my, these sound delicious! I’ll have to pin them for later. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      February 1, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

      Reply
  14. Alison @ Puppies & Pretties says

    January 29, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    Oh these look so delicious!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      January 30, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Thanks! They were! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Cole says

    January 29, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    These look so delicious and amazing! I really need to get back into cooking and baking more.

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      January 29, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you. These are a good cookie ease back into things with since they are so quick to make!

      Reply
  16. Chandler @ Life as a Larsen says

    January 29, 2016 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    OH. MY. GOODNESS. These look so good I’m trying not to type in all caps but I really am so going to try these!! They look amazing and my husband might actually love them too! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      January 29, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks! 🙂 Every time I mention this recipe my family asks me when I’m going to make them again. This was one recipe they really enjoyed testing!

      Reply
  17. Aishwarya S says

    January 29, 2016 at 11:09 am

    I have to go and try this out now! It looks so tasty and delicious! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      January 29, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      Thank you! These do make a great, easy treat!

      Reply
  18. Nicole says

    January 29, 2016 at 10:32 am

    These sort of posts make me wish that I had more time in my kitchen to cook and bake! Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      January 29, 2016 at 10:41 pm

      thanks! I hope you have some time to give them a try soon. 🙂

      Reply
      • Dana says

        December 4, 2016 at 7:26 am

        Are these supposed to be gooey on the inside? I feel like mine aren’t done!! But I baked them 21 min!

        Reply
        • justalittlebitofbacon says

          December 4, 2016 at 8:18 am

          They shouldn’t be gooey on the inside. However, they do start out a bit soft and then firm up as they cool. Ovens are variable, so yours probably needed the full 25 minutes in the recipe.

          Reply

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