Butter Cashew Bars Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Butter Cashew Bars! A quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights, these bars combine the salty crunch of cashews with the sweet decadence of chocolate and butterscotch chips, all baked into a buttery cake mix base. Linda Larsen's recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser – get ready for rave reviews! Updated for optimal cashew adhesion.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 199.2 kcal

Protein 5g

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Ingredients for Butter Cashew Bars

1 (18.25 ounce) package Yellow Cake Mix
Brown Sugar
1/2 cup melted Butter
2 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup Salted Cashew Pieces
1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
1 cup Butterscotch Chips
Greasing agent (for pan, quantity not specified)
Flour (for dusting pan, quantity not specified)

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How to Make Butter Cashew Bars

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Stir in the butterscotch chips and chocolate chips.
Press the salted cashews firmly into the batter to ensure they don't fall off during baking.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

22g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Butter Cashew Bars?

Butter Cashew Bars takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Butter Cashew Bars?

Butter Cashew Bars has approximately 199.2 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Butter Cashew Bars?

The key ingredients for Butter Cashew Bars are Yellow Cake Mix, Brown Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Salted Cashew Pieces. See the full list with measurements above.