These rich and chewy butterscotch brownies are perfect on their own, or topped with a delicious coffee frosting for an extra indulgent treat.
Ingredients
For the Butterscotch Brownies:
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
For the Coffee Frosting (Optional):
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preparing the Brownies:
- Oven Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Pan Preparation: Lightly spray an 11x7x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mixing the Sugar and Butter:
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the light brown sugar and stir continuously until smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Incorporating Eggs and Vanilla:
- Once cooled, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combining Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder to avoid lumps.
- Creating the Batter:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Baking:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cooling:
- Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack.
- Allow the brownies to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the pan to cool completely on the rack.
Making the Coffee Frosting (Optional)
- Dissolving Coffee:
- In a medium mixing bowl, dissolve the instant coffee granules in water, stirring until fully integrated.
- Preparing the Frosting:
- In a small bowl, cream together the softened butter and sifted confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combining Coffee and Frosting:
- Add the coffee mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring until smooth and well combined.
- Frosting the Brownies:
- Once the brownies have completely cooled, spread the coffee frosting evenly over the top.
Serving:
- Cut the frosted brownies into squares and enjoy!
- These butterscotch brownies, paired with the coffee frosting, are perfect for a sweet treat with an extra kick.
Enjoy these rich, flavorful brownies for any occasion!