Can I make these without toffee bits?

Yes. Simply swap in chopped pecans, walnuts, or more butterscotch chips. The flavor stays rich and sweet.

Why did my bars turn out cakey?

You likely overmixed the batter or baked too long. For chewy bars, mix gently and remove when the center is just set.

Can I double this recipe?

Absolutely. Use a larger pan (like 11x17) and check the center for doneness around 30–35 minutes.

How do I know when they’re done?

The top should be golden, the center slightly puffed. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.

Can I reduce the sugar?

Yes, reduce by ¼ cup and use coconut sugar or a brown sugar alternative for low cholesterol dessert bars .

Easy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars That Everyone Will Love

Name: Easy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1½ cups brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butterscotch chips; 3/4 cup toffee bits

Stuffani Borjat

July 14, 2025

Easy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars stacked and warm

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Easy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars were born in a kitchen that rarely rested. I was the kid stirring too fast while my mom turned leftovers into love. These days, I bake for my own family especially when they ask for easy dessert recipes for kids or something a little lighter, like healthy dessert bars for weight loss. For school bake sales, quick bake sale cookie recipes like this one always deliver joy.

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Crafting These Easy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars

I created these Easy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars in my tiny first kitchen no mixer, just heart. They’re simple, buttery, and perfect for bake sales, high protein cookies for kids, or those craving low cholesterol dessert bars.

The Heart Behind the Ingredients

Easy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1½ cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup butterscotch chips
¾ cup toffee bits

How to Make Easy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars – Step-by-Step

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Greasing and lining a baking pan for cookie bars

Whisk the wet base. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and packed brown sugar until smooth and glossy.

Mixing melted butter and brown sugar for cookie bars

Add eggs and vanilla. Crack in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until everything’s fully combined.

Cracking egg and adding vanilla to butter and sugar base

Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Whisking flour, baking powder, and salt for cookie bar batter

Create the dough. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring gently to form a soft, sticky dough.

Mixing dry and wet ingredients to form cookie dough

Add the sweet mix-ins. Fold in the butterscotch chips and toffee bits until evenly distributed—this is where the magic happens.

Folding butterscotch chips and toffee into cookie dough

Spread and bake. Press the dough evenly into your prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Spreading cookie dough in a baking pan before baking

Cool before cutting. Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. This step makes slicing easier and the bars hold together beautifully.

Cooling butterscotch toffee cookie bars in baking pan

Why These Easy Butterscotch Toffee Cookie Bars Are Always a Hit

Rich, chewy comfort in every square

I baked these bars when my days were long and money tight. Just brown sugar, butter, and love. They brought back my mom’s warmth even when I baked alone.