Trisha Yearwood’s Butterscotch Bliss Bars

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.​

Mix Sugars and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth and well combined.​

Add Vanilla and Eggs: Stir in the vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is creamy.​

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.​

Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender texture.​

Fold in Add-Ins: Gently fold in the butterscotch chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.​

Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.​

Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares. This ensures clean cuts and helps the bars set properly.​

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