Butterscotch Fudgy Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These butterscotch fudgy brownies are my absolute favorite treat to whip up when I want something decadent without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 55 minutes from start to finish, and you probably have most of these ingredients already in your pantry, which means no expensive specialty shopping required. What makes them truly special is that butterscotch syrup swirled right into the batter, creating these gorgeous ribbons of caramel flavor throughout. The walnuts aren't just delicious; they're packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are actually good for your heart. Trust me, once you taste how fudgy and rich these are, they'll become your go to brownie recipe too.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150unsalted butter
- 300sugar
- 100butterscotch syrup
- 2eggs
- 50unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8baking powder
- 6salt
- 60milk
- 100chopped walnuts
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F). Grease an 18cm square baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Be patient and let the mixture cool slightly before adding the butterscotch syrup.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the saucepan and stir until combined.
Tip: Don't overmix!
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the milk.
Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly before adding the eggs.
- 6
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the butterscotch syrup.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.
- 7
Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Don't worry if the batter is a bit lumpy – it'll all come together in the oven.
- 9
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
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