Browned Butter Caramel and Butterscotch Bars

Name: Browned Butter Caramel and Butterscotch Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 9 serving
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup butterscotch chips; 10 caramels

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
9
Calories
373 kcal
Course
Baked Goods
Cuisine
American

Browned Butter Caramel and Butterscotch Bars

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Nutty and aromatic browned butter is paired with dark brown sugar, sweet butterscotch chips, and creamy caramel to create a dense, comforting, and rich treat. The bars are moist and packed with an incredible depth of flavor. Between the butterscotch chips and the caramels, there's plenty of texture in these easy-to-make, buttery bars.

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Ingredients

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½ cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
1 cup dark brown sugar packed (light may be substituted but dark is preferred_
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt optional and to taste
1 cup butterscotch chips
10 caramels unwrapped and diced into quarters

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
Place butter in a medium sauce pan and heat over medium-low to medium heat. Butter will melt, begin to bubble, foam, hiss, sputter, and brown specks will form in the bottom of the pan; this process takes approximately 2 to 4 minutes, give or take. During the process whisk frequently or nearly continuously and keep an extremely watchful eye on the butter. Brown it long enough to see browned bits and specks, but don't burn it. Butter can go from browned and nutty-smelling to burnt and inedible in less than one minute.Watch for the brown specks and once you see them, remove the pan from the burner, continuing to whisk for another 30 seconds or so. Transfer butter into large mixing bowl and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
To the melted butter, add the brown sugar and whisk to combine. Add the egg, vanilla, and stir to combine. Add the flour, salt, and stir until just combined, taking care not to over-mix or the blondies will be tough. Fold in the butterscotch chips. Ppour batter into prepared pan, smoothing it lightly with a spatula or offset knife.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until bars are about 90 to 95% done. The center should just barely be setting up and edges will be slightly pulling away from sides of pan. Remove pan from oven and evenly sprinkle caramel pieces over the bars. Lightly and carefully break the surface of the bars with the caramel pieces, poking them in past the surface layer and pressing down lightly; use caution so you don't burn your fingers. Return pan to oven for 3 to 6 minutes, or until caramels melt and turn into puddles and top surface of bars is set. Allow bars to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving. Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To keep gluten-free, use your favorite gluten-free flour blend.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 373kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 118mg (5%) Sugar 40g (80%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 373 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	373kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	52g	17%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Cholesterol	49mg	16%
Sodium	118mg	5%
Sugar	40g	80%