Pecan Butterscotch Blondies

We went to America a few weeks ago for a holiday to celebrate J's significant birthday. We had a brilliant time and it was also a good opportunity for me to stock up on American baking goodies. I bought a few bags of butterscotch chips as I love the flavour and really enjoy baking with them. However, my favourite combination is still butterscotch and pecans so I decided to make some blondies with them. The flavours work really well together and they were quite addictive! I brought this along with the Irish tea bread to work but these were devoured much quicker. I'm sure I will be getting repeat requests for this one! 

 adding butterscotch chips and pecan nuts 

 ready to bake 

 fresh from the oven 

 delicious! 

Makes 1 large traybake

225g buttter

200g brown sugar

75g caster sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

250g plain flour

100g pecan nuts, chopped

300g butterscotch chips

• Preheat the oven to 180C.
• Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue mixing.
• Stir in the flour and mix well. 
• Finally stir in the butterscotch chips and pecan nuts.
• Press into a traybake tin and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. 

Chewy Butterscotch Blondies

Baking is back in full swing at The More Than Occasional Baker. It was nice to have a little break from the kitchen but it's equally nice to be back. I got a lovely selection of goodies from America recently which includes a bag of butterscotch chips. I've previously baked cakes and cookies with them so I thought about doing something a little different. There is a recipe on the back of the pack for Chewy Butterscotch Brownies so I decided to give it a go. However, I can't call these brownies as there's no chocolate in sight. Instead I've renamed them blondies.

As the title suggests they are chewy in texture with a lovely crunchy top. The butterscotch worked really well with the brazil nuts but I'm sure pecans will work just as well. This is a really simple treat to make and will be perfect for school fairs, picnics, days out or as a treat for yourself!

I'm entering this to Tea Time Treats hosted by Karen from Lavender and Lovage and co hosted by Jane from Hedgecombers. The theme this month is Picnic Food and Picnic Treats. These are perfect for picnics as you can make them in advance,they are easy to transport and they are individually portioned. 

I'm also entering this to Blogger Bakespiration Challenge hosted by Stuck In The Tree.

 adding butterscotch chips and Brazil nuts

 ready to go in the oven

 slightly crispy edges! 

 delicious! 

Recipe adapted slightly from Nestle Tollhouse

312g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
225g butter
280g brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
100g brazil nuts (or any nut)
312g butterscotch chips (1 pack)

• Preheat the oven to 180C. 
• Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
• Add in the flour, baking powder and vanilla extract.
• Beat in the eggs, one at a time mixing well between each addition.
• Finally stir in the butterscotch chips and walnuts.
• Pour into a baking tray and bake for about 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. 
• Allow to cool completely before slicing.