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Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookie Bars
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
These Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookie Bars are a cross between a chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe and a chewy butterscotch blondie recipe. This easy butterscotch chocolate chip cookie bar recipe comes together in just one bowl! This is an easy dessert recipe perfect for chocolate and butterscotch lovers!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookie Bars
Servings: 9 Cookie Bars
Author: Michelle
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temp
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, large
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder, optional
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x9 baking dish with non-stick foil (or spray with baking spray).
  2. In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together (you can do this with a hand mixer, standing mixer, or by hand with a rubber spatula). Once well combined, add in the egg, and mix until well combined.
  3. Add in the baking soda, salt, espresso powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Add in flour and cornstarch, mixing until combined.
  5. Lastly, add in butterscotch chips and chocolate chips.
  6. Press dough into your prepared baking dish (making sure the dough is spread in an even layer).
  7. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the bars are lightly golden brown and set.
  8. Allow to cool before slicing.
  9. Enjoy!