These 4-ingredient butterscotch bars are exactly what my Grandma Helen pulls out whenever there’s a church potluck or a last-minute gathering. She always called them her “secret weapon” because they disappear from the table faster than anything else, and nobody believes they’re this easy.
The graham cracker crumbs form a buttery-tasting base, the sweetened condensed milk turns into a thick, glossy filling, and the butterscotch chips and chopped pecans give you that sweet, nutty, chewy-crunchy bite that feels like pure comfort. This is the kind of recipe you can throw together on a busy weeknight or right before company comes over, and it bakes up beautifully in a simple ceramic baking dish—no mixer, no fuss.
Freshly baked butterscotch bars cooling in a ceramic baking dish
Let these bars cool completely so they slice into neat squares, then serve them right from the ceramic baking dish on your kitchen counter. They’re wonderful with a cup of coffee or tea for the grown-ups and a cold glass of milk for the kids.
At potlucks, I like to cut them into small bite-sized pieces so folks can try them alongside fruit salad, deviled eggs, or a simple veggie tray. For a more indulgent dessert at home, warm a bar for just a few seconds in the microwave and add a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top.
4-Ingredient Butterscotch Pecan Bars
Servings: 16
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14–16 full sheets, finely crushed)
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped pecans
Measured ingredients for butterscotch pecan bars arranged on a kitchen counter
Directions
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