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Butterscotch Blondies

July 12, 2023 by Gina +

We are big butterscotch fans in our house but I don’t know the last time we had any butterscotch treats. So when I saw the butterscotch chips at the store, I knew I needed to get to baking. These blondies are light, buttery, and have that delicious butterscotch taste to them.

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In case you are wondering what a blondie is, well it’s basically a brownie without the chocolate. And since I love brownies, blondies are high on my list too. Even without the chocolate. The butterscotch gives this such a good flavor. You could even do a mix with regular chocolate chips too if you want some chocolate flavor in there too. The base is simple, almond flour, all-purpose flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. They bake up fluffy and slightly cake-like.

Ingredients needed for the Blondies

  • Almond flour – Spoon into measuring cup to keep from adding too much
  • All-purpose flour – Spoon into measuring cup to keep from adding too much
  • Maple syrup
  • Sugar or coconut sugar
  • Melted and cooled butter
  • Room temp eggs – If you’re in a hurry, place them in a cup with lukewarm water to get the fridge chill off
  • Butterscotch chips
  • Baking powder and salt
  • Vanilla extract.

How to make the Butterscotch Blondies

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients. The flours, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, butter, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just mixed.
  • Stir in the butterscotch chips.
  • Line an 8×8 with parchment paper and pour in batter. Smooth, top with more butterscotch chips if you want, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Remove, cool, then cut into squares.

Why we love this recipe…

  • Butterscotch, and if you love butterscotch, this recipe is for you.
  • These blondies are buttery and cakey at the same time. So decadent.
  • Made with simple ingredients, and aside from the butterscotch chips, mostly pantry staples

More recipes you will like…

  • Fudgy Tahini Brownies
  • Healthier Tagalongs
  • Banana Bread Cookies

Tips & FAQ for the Blondies

What’s the best baking dish?

I prefer glass 8×8 for baking. Always lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non stick.

What’s the best way to store these?

Sealed in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Any substitutions?

I do recommend butter, but melted coconut oil would work too. I don’t recommend subsituting any of the flours

Measuring the flours

In general, it’s best to spoon into the measuring cup so you don’t overpack the amount.


Butterscotch Blondies

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Servings: 9 large squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4 tbsp melted and cooled butter
  • 2 room temp eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips plus more for topping if you want

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients. The flours, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, butter, sugar, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just mixed. Stir in the butterscotch chips.
  4. Line an 8×8 with parchment paper and pour in batter. Smooth, top with more butterscotch chips if you want, and bake for 35-40 minutes.Remove, cool, then cut into squares.
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Ingredients#
2 large chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally
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2 eggs beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper
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2 cups marinara sauce
1 ball burrata (or 2 if you want)
Fresh basil
Extra Parmesan

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Cook the pasta. Season the chicken and bread with flour, egg, and panko mixed with Parmesan. Air fry at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy. (Or bake at 425 for 18 minutes) Warm the marinara and toss with the pasta. Assemble bowls with pasta, sliced chicken, a little more Parmesan, burrata, and basil. 

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4 eggs (scrambled)
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1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet until browned. Push to one side and scramble 4 eggs.

Add sausage + eggs to a bowl with 1 more egg, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.

Scoop with a 2 tbsp scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

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1 cup blended cottage cheese
1 (15 oz) jar salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar or taco cheese blend
1 package taco seasoning
*chips, sour cream, avocado for topping and scooping

Preheat oven to 375ยฐF. In an oven-safe skillet, cook ground beef and onion on medium heat until beef is browned.

Stir in taco seasoning. Add salsa, cottage cheese, the rice, then 1/2 cup water. Mix well.

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1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
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Season the chuck roast well with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pan and sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned.

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Youโ€™ll need 
1 pound shrimp
1 pint cherry tomatoes
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3 tablespoons butter
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juice of 1 lemon
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juice of 1 lime
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salt, and pepper.

Cook the rice and mix with chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a little salt. Add olive oil to a hot skillet and cook the cherry tomatoes until blistered and softened. Push the tomatoes to the side of the skillet, then add butter, garlic, and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the shrimp are pink and lightly golden. Squeeze in the lemon juice and mix everything together with the tomatoes. Spoon over the cilantro lime rice and top with feta.

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