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Butterscotch Brownies

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/22/19Updated: 1/10/23

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Butterscotch brownies are an ooey, gooey dessert that originated in the Nordstrom’s Cafe and was called a Nordy Bar.

Butterscotch brownies on a cooling rack

I first enjoyed a butterscotch brownie back in 2008 when my neighbor Sheri’s brought them to a neighborhood ladies gathering.  I think I ate half the plate that night and of course demanded she give me the recipe, which she did!  They are now a family favorite.  That next holiday when my college boy was home for the holidays he asked Sheri when she was going to make him some butterscotch brownies. One day before the end of the break Sheri came bearing gifts.

Butterscotch brownies on parchment paper

The name comes from Nordstroms and is a yummy treat they use to serve at the Nordstrom Cafe.  I love a good Copy Cat Recipe and this is one.

Butterscotch Brownies in a pile

How to make Nordy Bars

  • These bars are yummy, gooey and rich.  Full of chocolate chips, marshmallows and butterscotch chips.
  • As you melt the butter, butterscotch chips and brown sugar don’t worry if it looks a little strange or the butter separates out.  It will be o.k. – just proceed forward and keep stirring.  It will eventually come together.
  • Be sure to allow the mixture to cool before adding in the chocolate chips and the marshmallows so they don’t melt.
  • Pour into an ungreased 9 x 13 and spread evenly.
squares of butterscotch brownies

They may not be one of the prettiest bar cookies I have ever made but they are DELICIOUS!  And all that deliciousness makes up for their lack of pretty.

Gooey Butterscotch Brownies

For some other yummy bar cookie recipes check out these:

Apricot Jam Bars

Blueberry Crumb Bars

Butter Fudge Fingers

Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars

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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
Cook:25 minutes
Total:32 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!

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
Squares of butterscotch brownies
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  1. Jennifer says

    Posted on 7/21 at 9:33 am

    Thanks for linking up with the Friday Flash Blog. I hope you checked out the highlighted posts as well as everyone’s terrific entries. Have a fabulous weekend!

    Jennifer
    thejennyevolution.com

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  2. Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says

    Posted on 7/19 at 1:09 am

    I’ve never even heard of Nordy bars before but they sound (and look!) beautiful so I’m definitely planning on giving them a try 🙂 I’d be thrilled if you’d come over to Pink Recipe Box and link this up at Creative Wednesdays: http://pinkrecipebox.com/creative-wednesdays-with-pink-recipe-box-1/

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  3. Laurie N. says

    Posted on 7/18 at 11:48 am

    These are my absolute favorite bars! Once, when I was a teenager, I made them every day (!!!) for 2 weeks straight for my siblings and I. Gone every day! In my house they are called: Disappearing Marshmallow Bars!

    Reply
  4. Lanaya | Raising Reagan says

    Posted on 7/15 at 2:30 pm

    Yes please!!

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. 🙂

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    Raising-Reagan.com

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  5. Leslie says

    Posted on 7/15 at 6:48 am

    Oh yum, those look like yummy winners!

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection! We appreciate you taking the time to link up, make sure to check back on Friday when we feature out favorites.
    Leslie
    http://www.violetimperfection.com

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