Cashew Butterscotch Bars

Indulge your sweet tooth with these Cashew Butterscotch Bars, a luscious combination of buttery richness, chewy texture, and nutty crunch. Perfectly golden and irresistibly fragrant, these homemade dessert bars feature a base of creamy butterscotch chips and crunchy, toasted cashews nestled in a soft, buttery dough. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe is ideal for busy bakers seeking a crowd-pleasing treat. Whether you’re curating a dessert platter for a holiday gathering or simply indulging in a cozy snack at home, these melt-in-your-mouth bars are destined to become a favorite. Serve them warm for a gooey delight or allow them to cool for a firm bite—either way, they’re pure confectionery bliss!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butterscotch chips
• 1 cup cashews, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Step 3

Whisk in the vanilla extract and the egg until fully combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the butterscotch chips and chopped cashews, ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer using a spatula.

Step 8

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, cut into 16 squares or desired sizes and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(971.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4306.2

Total Fat 203.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 467.5mg	0%
Sodium 2291.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 573.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 327.1g
Protein 61.0g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 404.0mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 1470.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 52.5%