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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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