Butterscotch Bars

Name: Butterscotch Bars with Oat Streusel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 53 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup almonds or pecans, chopped; ½ tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt, divided; 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tbsp; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ¾ cup butterscotch chips; ½ cup (4 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Butterscotch Bars are chewy oat and brown sugar bars with a gooey butterscotch layer and crunchy nut streusel topping. The contrast between chewy base, melted butterscotch center, and crispy topping makes them a standout homemade treat.

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Total

53 min

Servings

10

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup almonds or pecans, chopped
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt, divided
8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tbsp
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup butterscotch chips
½ cup (4 oz) sweetened condensed milk

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Instructions

1
Spray Suvie pan thoroughly with cooking spray, then line with an aluminum foil sling, ensuring the foil extends over the two long sides of the pan. Spray pan again with cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, sugar, almonds, baking soda, and ½ tsp salt. In a second bowl, whisk together 8 tbsp melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
3
Add butter mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring to incorporate. Set aside ¾ cup of the dough mixture for topping.
4
Press remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared Suvie pan.
5
In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat butterscotch chips, sweetened condensed milk, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tbsp butter at 50% power for 1-2 minutes, or until chips are melted, stirring halfway through. Pour butterscotch mixture over the crust and spread into an even layer.
6
Crumble remaining reserved topping evenly over the butterscotch layer.
7
Insert pan into the bottom zone of Suvie, input settings, and cook now or schedule. Rotate pan halfway through cooking. Bottom Zone: Bake at 325°F for 28 minutes
8
Once bars have finished cooking, remove pan and let cool completely to set the butterscotch filling, about 4-6 hours. Run a metal knife around the edges of the pan and then, using the foil sling, lift bars out of the pan. Cut bars into pieces and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Press half the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form a compact base layer — this prevents a crumbly texture and ensures the butterscotch adheres properly.
Melt the butterscotch chips directly on the hot base layer for 1–2 minutes before spreading; this helps them meld into a gooey layer rather than staying chunky.
Mix the streusel topping ingredients until the butter is distributed evenly so the crumbles toast uniformly and don't clump.
Cool the bars completely before cutting — they firm up significantly and cut cleanly; warm bars will be crumbly or smear.

Substitutions

Butterscotch chips → caramel chips or toffee bits (same quantity, similar bake time)
Almonds or pecans → walnuts, hazelnuts, or macadamia nuts (chop to similar size)
Brown sugar → dark muscovado sugar (adds deeper molasses flavor, use same amount)
All-purpose flour → whole wheat flour (substitute up to 1/3 cup for nuttier texture; bars may be slightly denser)

Storage & make-ahead

Cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze in a single layer, then stack in freezer bags for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.