Butterscotch Financiers
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Financiers are delightful small cakes made with all purpose flour, granulated and brown sugar, unsalted butter, eggs and butterscotch chips. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and 30 minutes in the oven, these treats are perfect for anyone wanting to bake something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The finished cakes are dusted with confectioners' sugar for an elegant finish.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 6 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 120 gbutterscotch chips
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone baking mat for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Use a spatula to prevent scorching.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butterscotch chips until melted.
Tip: Let cool slightly before proceeding.
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to incorporate air.
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking until fully incorporated.
Tip: Be patient and whisk until smooth.
- 6
Whisk in the vanilla extract and melted butterscotch mixture.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Don't worry about imperfections.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Tip: A toothpick inserted 1 inch from the edge should come out clean.
- 9
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Let cool completely before cutting.
- 10
Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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