Fudge Scotch Squares
A simple, rich bar cookie made with a base of graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, and butterscotch chips. These no-fuss squares are baked until set, resulting in a dense, chewy, and sweet treat. Perfect for a quick dessert when you need something decadent.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 35 min
- Serves
- 12
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain gluten, milk, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1.5 cupgraham cracker crumb
- 0.25 cupunsalted butter, melted
- 1 pinchsalt
- 396 gsweetened condensed milk
- 1 cupsemi-sweet chocolate chip
- 1 cupbutterscotch chip
Equipment
8x8 inch baking pan · large bowl · spatula · wire rack · knife · oven
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Lining the pan with parchment paper with an overhang makes it easy to lift the bars out for cutting.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If you don't have crumbs, you can make your own by crushing whole graham crackers in a food processor or a sealed bag.
- 3
Stir the mixture with a spatula until all the crumbs are evenly moistened.
About 1 min
- 4
Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the crumb mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Scrape the can well to get all the condensed milk out; it's thick and sticky.
- 5
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips until they are evenly distributed.
About 1 min
- 6
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan.
About 1 min
- 7
Using a spatula or your hands, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Lightly wetting your fingertips can prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center appears set.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: The center may still look slightly soft, but it will firm up as it cools.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Cooling completely is crucial for clean cuts. You can speed this up by placing it in the refrigerator after 30 minutes at room temperature.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Enjoy at room temperature.
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