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Butterscotch Shortbread Bars

Light, crumbly, and buttery shortbread bars packed with delicious butterscotch morsels.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 45
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly browned
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup butterscotch morsels

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a small saucepan on medium-low heat, melt butter. Bring to a boil and allow to brown for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add melted butter with powdered sugar, mix completely. Add flour and salt. Mix together (will be crumbly). Add in egg and butterscotch, mix until completely combined.
  • Line a 15x10x1 baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dough on baking sheet and press (with palms of hand) to about 1/4 inch thick. Shape into a rectangle (doesn't have to touch side of pan).
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool about 5 minutes. Using a sharp knife, make slices into cookies about 3-inch x 1-inch. Don't separate, allow to cool completely.
  • When cooled, separate cookie bars (using knife if necessary). Store in air tight container for one week. ENJOY!

Notes

The key to extra flavor is browning the butter before mixing it with the other ingredients. For best results, use powdered sugar, not granulated sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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