These are butterscotch and caramel bars, but I am really certain that they taste just like getting a Butterbeer from The Three Broomsticks. They are super rich, buttery, caramely and butterscotch. Just what you need to snack on during a Harry Potter Party, or while curled up reading a good book.
Things have been a mixture of both crazy hectic and restful lately. My “To-Do” list is long and my calendar is full, but the weather has been utterly gorgeous lately and I find myself curled in a chair reading every chance I get. Our crazy schedule must be wearing Ladybug out, because she has been taking some epic naps this week (the other day she napped from 12:30 to 5!!!)
Instead of taking care of things I should be doing, or need to be doing (like dishes and laundry), I find myself doing things that I want to be doing. Like planning someone’s second birthday party (two months early…) or reading an entire book in two days (I haven’t done that in so long, I love it!)
I made these amazing bars for a bake sale that I helped out with last week. I have been wanting to make them for a while, and so I jumped at the chance to actually get in the kitchen and bake! The bars themselves are perfect -gooey and soft. They make me want to go back and read the Harry Potter series again (for the 11th time) or at least have a marathon movie watching day (for the 85th time). After turning in all my bars for the bake sale, Joel and I snacked on the few crumbs and crusty edges I left for us, and were immediately sad that I gave them all away. I’ve already been asked told that I need to make these again, and soon. And I whole heartedly agree! In fact, I might make them again tomorrow!
Looking to have a Hogwarts themed party? Read this post to see what more to serve at your Hogwarts Dinner Feast! A big fan of butterbeer? Try this butterbeer cake!
These are butterscotch and caramel bars, but I am really certain that they taste just like getting a Butterbeer from The Three Broomsticks. They are super rich, buttery, caramely and butterscotch. Just what you need to snack on during a Harry Potter Party, or while curled up reading a good book
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Ingredients
Bars
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 TBSP caramel sauce
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups butterscotch chips
Icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 TBSP milk
Instructions
Butterbeer Blondies:
- Preheat the oven to 325.
- Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars and until smooth.
- Add in the egg and beat for 1 minute.
- Beat in the caramel and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredents until just combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, stir in the butterscotch chips.
- Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake 40-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (the inside will still be a little gooey), and the top is golden brown.
- Transfer the dish to the top of a wire rack and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars and icing.
Icing
- Whisk the powdered sugar and the milk together until it forms the right consistency.
- Drizzle over the bars.
Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 419Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 201mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 0gSugar: 46gProtein: 3g
(Recipe adapted from Sugarcrafter)
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Friday 2nd of September 2016
What a gorgeous creation!
Kay Little
Thursday 1st of September 2016
You are so creative!!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
Wednesday 31st of August 2016
These should be called crack bars, because I know once I make them I'm going to be addicted!
Pook's Pantry
Wednesday 31st of August 2016
Love these! Pinning for later!
Kristen Chidsey
Wednesday 31st of August 2016
Oh the never-ending to-do list. But you knocked it out of the park with these Jenni--what kids wouldn't want one, even if they aren't a Harry Potter Fan.