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Butterscotch Bars

January 22, 2015 by Peter Block 25 Comments

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One of the things I have learned in my expanding understanding of cooking and baking is how a simple change in a recipe can produce a totally different result.  In this case, I am talking about flavor.  Said differently, working with a base, change up the cooking vessel or throw in a different ingredient, and you would not know that the 2 concurrently created recipes were so closely related.  That conclusion may be a little extreme but if I did not tell you and show you my Hot Cocoa Cookies, would you know these Butterscotch Bars started with the same base?

Butterscotch Bars

Butterscotch Bars

 

Butterscotch Bars

 

Butterscotch Bars

The bars were transformed by turning them into brownies, making them more of a bar and adding the butterscotch chips.  The cookies have a firmer texture and different flavors from the marshmallow and Heath Bars compared to these gooey bars with the crunch of the chips.

Butterscotch Bars

Butterscotch Bars

As a side note, isn’t the baking dish fun?  Perfectly suited for Valentines Day.  Valentines Day is one of my favorite holidays.  It is a simple reminder of how much I love my wife and how lucky I am to have found her.  27 years of marriage and someone still puts up with me.  Go figure?

Butterscotch Bars

Prep of the chocolate base, go to the Hot Cocoa Cookie recipe link provided herein.

Butterscotch Bars
2015-01-22 03:12:09
Serves 10
Decadent chocolate brownie complimented with butterscotch chips
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Prep Time
1 hr 15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 hr 45 min
Prep Time
1 hr 15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 hr 45 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter
  2. 1 – 12 oz Cocoa Bar plus 1/4 – 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  3. 1 1/2 cups flour
  4. 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  5. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
  8. 3 eggs, at room temperature
  9. 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  10. 1 - 2 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, chocolate chips and chopped chocolate, stirring frequently, over medium heat. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, eggs and vanilla at low speed until smooth, 2 minutes. Mix in the cooled chocolate mixture just until blended.
  4. Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Fold in butterscotch chips.
  6. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  8. Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
  9. Pour batter into dish.
  10. Bake for 30 minutes. (Top should be firm but a toothpick should come out clean).
  11. Serve and enjoy!
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Beginning with the Batter.

Batter

Batter

 Chips Added.

Chips Added

Chips Added

 Added to Valentines Dish.

Added to Valentines Dish

Added to Valentines Dish

 After Baking.

After Baking

After Baking

 Plated.

Butterscotch Bars

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  1. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

    March 24, 2016 at 11:07 am

    This looks delicious! I love butterscotch and will be trying this this weekend!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 24, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      Thx Sam.

      Reply
  2. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    March 24, 2016 at 8:54 am

    This is a chocolate lovers heaven right here. Love the combination of chocolate and butterscotch!!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 24, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      They go together so well.

      Reply
  3. lisa @ garlicandzest.com

    March 24, 2016 at 8:46 am

    Your pictures are dynamite, Peter! Why aren’t you my next door neighbor?

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 24, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      I would be happy to swap recipes and tastes with you Lisa anytime.

      Reply
  4. Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom

    March 24, 2016 at 8:45 am

    I love, love, love reinventing recipes that use the same base! This looks like an amazing version – yum!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 24, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      That’s a lot of love. Thx Kelly.

      Reply
  5. Del's cooking twist

    May 17, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Hi Peter! I couldn’t wait any longer, I finally gave a try to your recipe today. To dy for! This is heaven, really! Thanks again for this amazing cake! 🙂

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      May 17, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      I am so glad you tried the recipe and enjoyed it!!!

      Reply
  6. CakePants

    January 23, 2015 at 11:40 pm

    Oh wow…these bars look downright swoon-worthy! Perfect for Valentine’s Day indeed!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 24, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      I like “swoon-worthy”.

      Reply
  7. Linda (Meal Planning Maven)

    January 22, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    While I can’t indulge in sweets very often, I must say, these bars are very tempting! Your photos are incredible as always!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 23, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Thank you Linda. Moderation. Moderation!

      Reply
  8. Mira

    January 22, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    Thank YOU , Peter….
    Now, I know I’ll make them…..
    ~~ Mira

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 23, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Great. Let me know how they turn out Mira.

      Reply
  9. Jenny.U

    January 22, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    WOW!! These would be a great treat for Valentine’s Day…or any day for that matter!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 22, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      My sentiments exactly.

      Reply
  10. Janette@culinaryginger

    January 22, 2015 at 11:38 am

    Wow, you know how to bring it with your desserts. I think anyone could win anyones heart with this. No wonder you’ve been married so long 🙂

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 22, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      Our relationship started with my wife baking for me, thereby keeping us together. Now my baking is our maintenance! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Mira

    January 22, 2015 at 10:19 am

    Hi Peter,

    Can too please tell me what is 12oz. Cocoa bar ?
    I don’t think I saw it on the shelves of my local grocery stores.
    Thanks,
    Mira

    Reply
  12. Mira

    January 22, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Hi,
    Can you please tell me what is 12 oz. Cocoa Bar ?
    I don’t think I saw it on the shelves of my local grocery store.
    Thanks,
    Mira

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 22, 2015 at 10:23 am

      Any dark chocolate bar will do. I probably should call it a bittersweet bar. Thx for stopping by.

      Reply
  13. Del's cooking twist

    January 22, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Your butterscotch bars look so decadent, I love them! Good thing : I’ve got some butterscotch chips left at home (we don’t find them in Europe though), I know how I will use them now 🙂 Thanks for the recipe, Peter!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 22, 2015 at 10:24 am

      Thx Del. If you make them? I am sure they will turn out wonderfully.

      Reply

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