Butterscotch Oatmeal Bars
These Butterscotch Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with warm, buttery butterscotch flavor in every bite. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they come together quickly in one bowl for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert. Perfect for holidays, lunchboxes, or when you need a cozy sweet treat.
Equipment
- 1 8 inch square pan
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons (140 grams) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 grams) light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (110 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (110 grams) butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns a deep golden brown and has a nutty aroma. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn the butter. Once browned, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line with parchment paper an 8 inch square pan.
- Make the bars:In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add in the egg and beat well, followed by the vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the oats and butterscotch chips until well mixed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers is set. The bars will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the bars to cool in the baking pan for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan using parchment paper overhang to cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into pieces using a sharp knife. Enjoy!
Notes
- Brown Butter: Watch closely as the butter browns, once it turns golden with a nutty aroma, remove it from the heat immediately to prevent burning. Let it cool slightly before mixing.
- Use Old-Fashioned Oats: They give the bars the best chewy texture. Quick oats can make them too soft.
- Don’t Overbake: The bars should look slightly underdone in the center when you take them out. They’ll continue to set as they cool, staying soft and chewy.
- Mix-Ins: You can add chopped pecans, walnuts, or even chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Cut After Cooling: Let the bars cool completely before slicing for clean, even edges.
- Storage Tip: These bars keep beautifully.Store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer.
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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