Big Blondes

Preparation info
  • Makes

    15

    Large
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey: Desserts for the Serious Sweet Tooth

By Jill O'Connor

Published 2007

  • About

There’s nothing dainty or subtle in these big, bodacious butterscotch bars. Sometimes less is more, but not with these bold, chunky beauties. They sport an audaciously extreme mixture of pecans, almonds, and walnuts; chewy coconut; and big chunks of sweet toffee and chocolate chips. Delish!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 3 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar

Method

Position a Rack in the Middle of the Oven and Preheat to 350°F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Melt the Butter and Brown Sugar Together in a Large Heavy-Bottomed Saucepan Over Medium Heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter a