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Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars Recipe

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These Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars combine the rich, buttery flavor of traditional cookie dough with the sweet, caramel notes of butterscotch and crunchy toffee bits. Perfectly baked to a golden finish, these bars offer a delightful texture contrast, making them a fantastic treat for cookie lovers who want a twist on the classic cookie bar.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy. Add vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk, beating until light and smooth. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in butterscotch chips and toffee bits evenly.
  2. Shape and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it. Spread the cookie dough evenly in the pan, pressing it down gently for a uniform layer.
  3. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  4. Cool and Slice: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into bars to prevent crumbling.

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the bars by a couple of minutes.
  • You can substitute butterscotch chips with white chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
  • Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Toffee bits may melt slightly during baking, creating a gooey texture.

Keywords: butterscotch, toffee, cookie bars, dessert, baked treats, sweet snacks