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Butterscotch Brownies

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/22/21Updated: 8/09/24

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Butterscotch brownies are an ooey, gooey dessert you will love. These originated in the Nordstrom’s Cafe and were called a Nordy Bar.

Butterscotch brownies on a cooling rack

Why You’ll Love this Recipe!

I first enjoyed a butterscotch brownie back in 2008 when my neighbor Sheri’s brought them to a gathering. I ate half the plate and immediately requested the recipe. They are now a family favorite. 

They aren’t just delicious, they are so easy to make and only require one saucepan.

This is a recipe is a copy cat recipe for a Nordy Bar. The name comes from Nordstroms and is a yummy treat they use to serve at the Nordstrom Cafe. 

Butterscotch brownies on parchment paper

Ingredients Needed

  • All Purpose Flour
  • Butter, salted and softened
  • Light Brown Sugar. For a deeper flavor use dark brown sugar.
  • Eggs
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Butterscotch Chips
  • Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • Miniature Marshmallows
Butterscotch Brownies in a pile

How to make Butterscotch Brownies

  • Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Add butterscotch chips and brown sugar and stir continuously until melted. It will separate and look a bit strange but keep stirring.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add eggs, and dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, and salt and stir until combined.
  • Add vanilla and combine.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Stir in chocolate chips, marshmallows and nuts.
  • Spread batter mixture into ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F oven for 25 minutes.
  • Remove and cool before cutting.

Tips

  1. As you melt the butter, butterscotch chips and brown sugar don’t worry if the butter separates out, just proceed forward and keep stirring. It will eventually come together.
  2. Be sure to allow the mixture to cool before adding in the chocolate chips and the marshmallows so they don’t melt.
  3. Wait until bars cool to cut. They will be soft and have a gooey texture when you take them out, but set up as they cool.
squares of butterscotch brownies

Frequently Asked Questions

Do butterscotch brownies need to be refrigerated?

They can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days. For longer, keep them stored airtight in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. They can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Can I add nuts?

You can definitely add nuts. I would use chopped pecans or walnuts and add in about 1 cup.

How should I serve butterscotch brownies?

They would delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some hot fudge sauce or caramel sauce on top!

Check out more of my yummy dessert recipes:

  • Butterscotch Cookies
  • Butterscotch Blondies
  • Marshmallow Brownies
  • Lemon Brownies
  • Small Batch Brownies

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Squares of butterscotch brownies

Butterscotch Brownie

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Butterscotch Brownies are an ooey, gooey dessert that originated in the Nordstrom’s Cafe where they called them Nordy Bars.
serves: 24 servings
Prep:15 minutes minutes
Cook:25 minutes minutes
Total:32 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 12 oz. butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cup miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  • In medium sauce pan melt butter, add butterscotch chips and brown sugar. Stir until melted (this may look a little strange but it will be o.k, keep stirring until it comes together)
  • Remove from heat, add eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add vanilla and set aside and cool.
  • When cool stir in chocolate chips, marshmallows and nuts if desired.
  • Spread in an ungreased 9 x 13 pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes at 350.
  • Remove and cool – they will be soft and gooey when you take them out – they will set up as they cool. Enjoy!

Tips & Notes:

  1. As you melt the butter, butterscotch chips and brown sugar don’t worry if the butter separates out, just proceed forward and keep stirring. It will eventually come together.
  2. Be sure to allow the mixture to cool before adding in the chocolate chips and the marshmallows so they don’t melt.
  3. Wait until bars cool to cut. They will be soft and have a gooey texture when you take them out, but set up as they cool.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Cholesterol: 23mg (8%) Sodium: 84mg (4%) Potassium: 61mg (2%) Sugar: 6g (7%) Vitamin A: 140IU (3%) Calcium: 26mg (3%) Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
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  1. Sah says

    Posted on 4/10 at 12:57 pm

    I made these gooey blonde bar.. Omg, it’s perfect!!! I put dried mangoes and cut into small pieces and some cashew nuts.. The chocolate chips, I replace it with butterscotch chocolate chips.. SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOO Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood!!! 🙂 10/10 simply irresistable.

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  2. Kristin says

    Posted on 3/29 at 2:24 pm

    These are so good! I will be making them again!

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  3. Emily @Sweet Bella Roos says

    Posted on 7/22 at 7:31 pm

    Yum! These sound so yummy! I love copy cat recipes- I am going to have to give this one a try! Thanks for sharing at Pin It Thursday!

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