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Butterscotch Slice

A soft, sweet, slight chewy slice that is quick to make and keeps for days, if it lasts that long!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 pieces

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened at room temperature and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line base with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on either side (this will help with removing the slice later).
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar and beat until well combined, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the corn syrup and egg whites and beat for another minute or so. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure everything is well mixed.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix until combined.
  • Spread mixture into prepared pan, making sure it forms an even layer. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until browned and firm to the touch. To serve, remove from pan and cut into squares.

Notes

  1. Glucose syrup can be used instead of the light corn syrup.
  2. This batter is quite thick and sticky. I use a spatula to make sure it reaches all corners of the pan. Don't worry about smoothing the top too much; it will even out as it bakes.