Gluten Free Butterscotch Blondies

For a fun twist on traditional brownies, check out these gluten free butterscotch blondies! With browned butter and butterscotch chips, the deep, rich, sweet flavor may just become your new favorite!

So, what exactly are blondies?
Blondies are basically blonde brownies, but recipes and the final texture can vary quite a bit. Some are more cake-like, while others can resemble gooey brownies or more like a cookie bar. I’ve created a few blondie recipes over the years- Gluten Free Lemon BlueberryGluten Free Lemon BarGluten Free Peanut Butter Protein, and Gluten Free Dirty Blondies. But today, I decided to go with butterscotch.

Now, when I think of butterscotch- a sauce served over ice cream or my Grandma noisily opening up those little yellow candies comes to mind. Other than that, it’s rare to really see or even think about butterscotch. But with butterscotch as the star- think of these kind of like delicious brown sugar blondies!

Perfect for potlucks, parties, or backyard BBQs. These butterscotch blondies are guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser! Super simple, but they’re a bit unique- so yours will be the only ones there! And, butterscotch is always in season- so they’ll be soft, sweet, and fabulous year-round!

First, I started with browned butter- for an even deeper and richer flavor  Then, whisk in a few of the usual baking suspects- brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cream, baking soda, salt, and a gluten free flour. That’s right- no mixer required! Just one bowl, a whisk, and a spatula. Next, stir in some butterscotch chips and bake. Be sure to cool completely before slicing.

Chewy, sweet, and salty- these gluten free butterscotch blondies make for one satisfying dessert!

gluten free butterscotch blondies with a butterscotch drizzle

Ingredients in Gluten Free Butterscotch Blondies

  • Butter
  • Brown Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Cream or Milk
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Gluten Free Flour Blend
  • Butterscotch Chips

How to Make Gluten Free Butterscotch Blondies

  1. In a small saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat. Stir continuously and allow to cook for 5-8 minutes, until the butter has turned a golden brown. Immediately remove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the browned butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Then, whisk in the egg and egg yolk, baking soda, salt, cream, and gluten free flour bend. Stir in the butterscotch chips.
  4. Grease or line an 8x8 baking dish. Next, use a spatula to spread the batter into the baking dish. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow blondies to cool before slicing. If desired, melt additional butterscotch chips and drizzle over the blondies.

gluten free blondies with butterscotch

What is butterscotch?

Butterscotch is basically caramel’s darker cousin. Caramel is made from cooking white sugar, until it’s melted and golden brown. Butterscotch is made from brown sugar. The molasses in brown sugar provides the darker color and a sweeter, softer, and richer flavor.

What is a blondie?

Blondies are basically white or blonde brownies. Very similar to a brownie, but instead of being made with cocoa or chocolate, blondies uses brown sugar and vanilla to create a rich, sweet, and slightly caramelized flavor.

Storage

These butterscotch blondies can be stored at room temperature for 4-5 days. You can also store in the fridge for up to 1 week! These blondies can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

gluten free butterscotch blondies on a cooling rack

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Gluten Free Butterscotch Blondies

For a fun twist on traditional brownies, check out these gluten free butterscotch blondies! With browned butter and butterscotch chips, the deep, rich, sweet flavor may just become your new favorite!

Prep:
10
min
cook:
28
min
total:
40
min
Author:

Ingredients
  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. cream or milk
  • 3/4 c. gluten free flour blend
  • 3/4 c. butterscotch chips
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat. Stir continuously and allow to cook for 5-8 minutes, until the butter has turned a golden brown. Immediately remove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the browned butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Then, whisk in the egg and egg yolk, baking soda, salt, cream, and gluten free flour bend. Stir in the butterscotch chips.
  4. Grease or line an 8x8 baking dish. Next, use a spatula to spread the batter into the baking dish. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow blondies to cool before slicing. If desired, melt additional butterscotch chips and drizzle over the blondies.

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