Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2013

This rating is for the brownies only. The frosting got such consistently bad reviews I decided it wasn't worth the time or ingredients. This is absolutely sweet enough without the frosting; to get more of that butterscotch flavor (rather than just brown sugar) I added about 1/2 cup of butterscotch chips. The brownies are quite good; it does help to cut back on the flour a bit (I cut back to 2/3 cup) and I cut back on the sugar since I knew I was adding the chips. The reviews were all over the place on this one and everybody who made it as written gave it really poor reviews, so I was apprehensive but I love butterscotch so I gave it a shot w/the changes mentioned above (a compilation of the most popular adjustments from other reviews) and I think it came out pretty good. I'd make it again but with those changes. Thanks for sharing your recipe; it was great for my sweet tooth fix :)

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collegechef08

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: College Park, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2011

They were okay without the icing, but once that was added they were way too sweet. Also after a day they were very dry and hard. Will not make again.

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rc0321

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2011

I had to omit the nuts b/c my hubbie doesn't eat them. but I made this in the spur of the minute while I was craving sweets. I couldn't find my bakg pwd (until after!) so I subbed with a tickle of bkg soda and half cup sour cream. ohhh wee so good. BUT frosting is still 2 sweet for my husband even though I almost halved the sugar in the cake and the frosting. guess I shouldn't have added those butterscotch chips on top ummmmm so good!

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foxynoir

Reviewed: May 31, 2011

First, this recipe says it serves 25, but it uses an 8x8 pan. I guess that would be one bite per person. I doubled the recipe. The sides bake up the side of the pan and the middle stays flat (as others have reported). They taste ok, when fresh, but can't say there's a real butterscotch taste. After a day they are very dry (also as others have reported). I won't make again.

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MARIO1

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Abilene, Texas, USA

Living In: Early, Texas, USA

Reviewed: May 11, 2011

LOVE these!! Super easy to make, even my 4 y/o helped. I made the recipe as is. They are SUPER sweet, but I love it that way. I used a 9x13 stoneware pan and baked for 20 min. They were a bit thin, but chewy and yummy. A keeper!

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lrfox01

Reviewed: May 9, 2011

This is my favorite butterscotch brownie recipe (without frosting) that I make frequently when I need to take dessert somewhere. I do not cut until I am at my destination as I would want to eat them instead of share them.

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karenatlincoln

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2010

AMAZING RECIPE!!!! I made it and everyone at work lost their minds over it. One modification I made was the frosting. I used skim milk and added more milk and confectioner's sugar until it was pretty runny. I spooned a few hot tbsp over the cooled brownies and tilted the pan to coat. Perfect caramel sauce!

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Demi

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Living In: San Angelo, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2010

Frosting is very sweet - should be used as a drizzle rather than a cover.

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hmaclean07

Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2010

I would refer to these as just a chocolate chip pan cookies. I didn't really get a lot of butterscotch flavor coming through. After making the brownies, and tasting a little, I opted not to make the icing, and instead drizzled them with caramel. My kids each had one, but the rest of the pan did not get eaten.

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mominml

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Living In: Moses Lake, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2010

I just made these brownies today. They smelled wonderful and tasted even better. I followed the recipe to the T and it came out perfectly. I did, however, add a few things....toasted chopped walnuts and pecans as well as butterscotch chips. About 1/4 C of each ingredient. You don't want to add too many butterscotch chips since that would make the brownies even sweeter then they already are. I also believe that adding the icing is a mistake. All I did was wait until the brownies cooled and sprinkled them with powdered sugar. That was perfect. Also I used an 8x8 pan and cut the brownies 5 down and 5 across making a total of 25 pcs. Since the brownies are so rich, a small piece is all you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. THESE BROWNIES HAVE A WONDERFUL RICH BUTTERSCOTCH FLAVOR. Absolutely will make again! Oh yeah they did settle just a tiny bit in the middle but most brownies will do that. Try them, you'll like them...for sure!!!!

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