Gooey Butterscotch Nut Bars
A delightful dessert combining sweet, salty, and chewy textures, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 500 grams sugar cookie mix Forms the base and provides sweetness.
- 115 grams unsalted butter, softened Gives the bars a nice texture and flavor.
- 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
- 96 grams instant butterscotch pudding mix Adds richness and flavor.
Caramel Layer Ingredients
- 397 grams caramels, unwrapped The star ingredient for the gooey layer.
- 120 millilitres evaporated milk Helps melt the caramels smoothly.
Crunchy Ingredients
- 240 grams mixed nuts, coarsely chopped Adds crunch and flavor.
- 170 grams butterscotch chips For that extra pop of butterscotch goodness on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a medium bowl, blend together the sugar cookie mix, instant butterscotch pudding mix, softened butter, and egg until the dough is smooth.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a lightly greased 23 x 33-centimetre baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until the crust is golden and firm.
- While the crust is baking, combine the unwrapped caramels and evaporated milk in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat, stir in the chopped mixed nuts and pure vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel-nut mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the butterscotch chips on top evenly.
- Let the bars cool in the pan until fully set before slicing.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container for up to a week; they can also be frozen for up to three months.