Butterscotch Brownies

Butterscotch brownies are rich, chewy, and sweet. These brownies are extremely easy to make, they involve very few ingredients and the butterscotch pudding and butterscotch chips make these brownies out of this world kinda good. 

I have never met anyone that didn't LOVE these brownies because this is such a simple, foolproof recipe. Just wait until you try it. You've just met your new favorite brownie recipe. 😉

These brownies would go great with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, powdered sugar, chocolate sauce, or even fruit! The possibilities are truly endless.

Not only do I like eating these butterscotch brownies by themselves, but I've found that they're also delicious when paired with vanilla ice cream!

This butterscotch brownie recipe is extremely easy to make. The ingredients are very common, and you probably already have them in your kitchen right now! I promise that once you taste these brownies, they will be one of your favorite desserts!

That's why today I'm going to teach you how to make the best butterscotch brownies!

Can I freeze these brownies

Butterscotch brownies freeze very well. I would recommend slicing them first, so you can easily take out one at a time for thawing. Wrap your brownies individually in plastic wrap and then store in a freezer safe bag or container.

You can store your brownies in the freeze for up to 3 months.

How do I store these butterscotch brownies?

These brownies can be stored at room temperature or in the fridge. I would recommend storing them in a container with a lid, as they can dry out fairly quickly if left out on a counter. If you are storing your brownies on the counter they can be stored for up to four days. After day three the brownies will start to dry out some.

If you are storing your brownies in the fridge, you can store them for up to 7 days. I find that brownies in the fridge dry out a little slower than on the counter.

Where did these butterscotch brownies come from

Butterscotch brownies are a traditional American baked good. While the exact origin of these brownies is unknown, it is believed that butterscotch bars were first made in Pennsylvania.

This recipe of butterscotch brownies comes from my great grandmother. I've tweaked the recipe a little bit to fit my family's preferred taste, but this recipe is what I like to call a hand me down.

Hand me down recipe means that a recipe has been passed down from one person to another.

Can I make these brownies ahead

You can make these butterscotch brownies ahead of time. I would recommend storing the brownies in an airtight container, and placing them in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.

What is the difference between blondies and brownies

Blondies and brownies are very similar. The difference between the two bars is that brownies typically have chocolate in them, while blondies do not. Blondies also tend to have a caramel taste to them. I love them both but I have to admit that I have a slight chocolate addiction so brownies tend to be my go to.

Why does this chewy butterscotch brownies recipe need pudding?

Pudding in the recipe is what gives these brownies their authentic taste. I know that pudding doesn't seem like an obvious choice, but it works!

What type of pan should I use to make these brownies

I prefer to use a 9 inch x 13 inch baking dish when making this recipe. This size works well because it allows the brownies to be thin, and they cook all the way through. If you use a smaller baking dish your butterscotch brownies will not cook thoroughly.

How do I know when these brownies are done

When these brownies come out of the oven they should look done on the outside and under baked on the inside. This is the way that I like them, but if you would prefer to have completely cooked brownies then wait another minute or two for them to finish baking in the oven.

How do I make a foil sling

To make a foil sling, place a long strip of aluminum foil on the bottom of your baking dish. Then fold up the sides and make sure that it is tightly sealed at the corners. This will allow you to easily lift them out of your baking dish when they are done cooking.

Can I use something other than a foil sling

If you don't have a foil sling, then I recommend placing the brownies on top of parchment paper. Since this recipe makes such a thin brownie, they should be easy to remove from the parchment paper.

Why is my butterscotch brownies dry

Dry butterscotch brownies can be caused by overcooking the brownies. I recommend checking your brownies at 37 minutes to make sure that they are not overcooking. The cook time for these brownies really depend on your oven temperature as ovens can vary.

If the brownies are undercooked, I recommend cooking them longer. If they are overcooked, you can try placing a piece of aluminum foil over the top and baking for another 5-10 minutes to see if this helps.

Why did my brownies sink in the middle

Brownies can sink in the middle when they are over baked. This is caused by overcooking, so make sure that you are baking your brownies for the right amount of time.

My brownie edges are dark, what did I do wrong

Overmixing can cause the butterscotch brownies to have dark edges. Make sure that you only mix until everything is just combined, and no longer.

What kind of chocolate should I use to make these brownies

I recommend using good quality chocolate when making these brownies. You can use either semi-sweet or dark chocolate, but make sure that you chop it up into small pieces first.

What kind of pudding should I use in this recipe

I recommend butterscotch pudding for these brownies. You can substitute for vanilla pudding if you want, but you do need to use a pudding mix for these brownies to turn out well.

Ingredients for Butterscotch Brownies

• ¾ cup boiling water
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped fine
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• 2 ½ cups granular sugar
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Two pkgs (99g) Butterscotch Cook and Serve Pudding 4 ½ servings, (Cook NOT Instant) 
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butterscotch chips (can use caramel chips as substitute)
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• cooking spray

How to Make Butterscotch brownies

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Make a foil sling for your 13 by 9-inch baking pan by folding 2 long sheets of aluminum foil.

Lay sheets of foil inside your pan perpendicular to each other, with extra foil hanging over edges of the pan. Push foil into pan corners and all the way up the sides of the pan. As smooth as possible leaning to the pan edge. Prepare with cooking spray.

Add unsweetened chocolate and cocoa in a large bowl and whisk in boiling water, stirring until melted.

Add sugar, oil, eggs and egg yolks, cooled melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk until blended.

Gently whisk in butterscotch pudding mix, flour and salt until just incorporated. (Do not overmix.)

Fold in butterscotch chips.

Pour into the prepared pan.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 37 to 43 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking.

Transfer pan to wire rack and let cool for 1½ hours.

Using foil overhang, lift brownies out of the pan. Return brownies to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 1 hour.

Cut into 2 or 3-inch squares, serve and enjoy.

If you love chocolate and butterscotch , you'll go nuts over these easy Butterscotch Brownies. Make a pan to share or keep them all for yourself! Don't worry we won't judge you if you eat the entire pan by yourself. I can definitely eat half the pan if I let myself. Brownies are one of my weaknesses and I can't say no to a fresh out of the oven brownie. Don't worry if you over bake these brownies because they will still be very delicious even when slightly overcooked.

I like to share these with a neighbor or a family member when they are feeling sad or sick. Nothing picks me up quite like a fresh baked rich, chewy and soft baked brownie.

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