NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIE DAY

NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIE DAY

National Butterscotch Brownie Day on May 9 each year recognizes a delicious treat. Butterscotch Brownies, also known as Blondies or Brookies (brownie + cookie), debuted before chocolate brownies.

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Recipes for non-chocolate "brownies" or bar cookies, which are more akin to what we now know as blondies or butterscotch brownies, appeared before recipes for chocolate brownies. Some sources suggest these date back to the late 19th century. One of the earliest published "brownie" recipes, appearing in Fannie Farmer's Boston Cooking-School Cook Book in 1896, did not contain chocolate and used molasses as a sweetener. This would have resulted in a flavor profile closer to a blondie.

The term "Blondie" is used to differentiate the butterscotch/vanilla-based bar from the chocolate brownie. The butterscotch flavor in these brownies typically comes from the use of brown sugar, which has a caramel-like taste due to the molasses content. Some recipes also incorporate butterscotch chips for an even more pronounced butterscotch flavor.

Butterscotch brownies taste delicious with a dollop of ice cream on top. They also make terrific trifles when cut up into chunks and layered with puddings or mousse, and whipped cream. Make them for bake sales or tasty little gifts. No matter what excuse you use to make them, be sure to share them!

HOW TO OBSERVE BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIE DAY

Share your favorite recipes and combinations on social media using the hashtag #ButterscotchBrownieDay. Don't forget to serve your butterscotch brownie topped with ice cream and butterscotch or caramel sauce. YUM!!!

NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIE DAY HISTORY

Butterscotch Brownies are a deliciously sweet dessert bar that dates back to the 19th century. Unfortunately, we were unable to identify the founder of this dessert holiday. Until we do, we shall travel to dessert shops around the globe and research the history while enjoying a butterscotch brownie, too!