Butterscotch Friands
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Friands are delightful baked treats combining butter, brown sugar and white chocolate chips with a butterscotch syrup filling. Made with all purpose flour, eggs and a touch of vanilla extract, these friands take just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake. They suit anyone looking for a sweet indulgence that's straightforward to make at home.
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Ingredients
- 400 gbutter
- 500 gcaster sugar
- 200 gbrown sugar
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 2 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 150 gunsalted butter, softened
- 120 mlbutterscotch syrup
- 2 mlvanilla extract
- 200 gwhite chocolate chips
- baking sheets lined with parchment paper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour before using.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 4
Add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 6
Melt the unsalted butter and butterscotch syrup in a small saucepan over low heat.
Tip: Stir until the butter has melted and the syrup is smooth.
- 7
Add the white chocolate chips to the saucepan and stir until melted and smooth.
Tip: Be patient, it may take a few minutes.
- 8
Add the melted butterscotch mixture to the batter and mix until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 9
Spoon the batter into the prepared baking sheet and smooth the tops.
Tip: Use a spoon or piping bag to get the right shape.
- 10
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Tip: Don't overbake, the centers should still be slightly soft.
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