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National Butterscotch Brownie Day

Treat yourself to something special this National Butterscotch Brownie Day - try out our delicious recipes and indulge in the sweetest treat!

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May 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEMay 9

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYBaking

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to indulge in some deliciousness on National Butterscotch Brownie Day, which takes place on May 9! This day is all about celebrating the delicious combination of butterscotch and chocolate that make for a delectable dessert. Butterscotch brownies have been around since at least the 1930s when they were first created by a bakery near Los Angeles. It's time to get your hands on one (or two!) of these sweet treats and celebrate this scrumptious holiday!

TIMELINE

National Butterscotch Brownie Day Timeline

Invention of Butterscotch

The confectionery treat butterscotch was first invented in the 1800s in Yorkshire, England. It became a popular flavor for candies and desserts.

Creation of Butterscotch Brownies

Butterscotch brownies were first created by a bakery near Los Angeles. Their unique blend of butterscotch and chocolate quickly became a hit.

Butterscotch Brownie Day Emerges

National Butterscotch Brownie Day was introduced as a way to celebrate this unique and delicious dessert, gaining recognition among dessert lovers.

Popularity In Bakeries

Butterscotch brownies began to see increased popularity in bakeries across the nation, becoming a staple for consumers with a sweet tooth.

Butterscotch Brownie Recipes Go Viral

Social media platforms like Pinterest and Instagram see a surge of recipes featuring butterscotch brownies, further popularizing them among DIY bakers.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Butterscotch Brownie Day

Bake your own butterscotch brownies

Gather up all the ingredients, preheat the oven, and get ready to make some delicious butterscotch brownies. Whip up some melted butter, cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, and butterscotch morsels for a rich treat.

ORDER

Order a custom butterscotch brownie cake

Pick up a special custom butterscotch brownie cake from your favorite bakery and share it with friends. Embellish with whipped cream, strawberries, or drizzled caramel sauce.

MAKE

Make butterscotch brownie sundaes

Serve up a homemade ice cream sundae with fresh butterscotch brownies as the main topping! Scoop on your favorite ice cream flavor, nuts and cherries for a delicious dessert.

HOST

Host a brownie making party

Invite over your friends and family to make their own delicious butterscotch brownies. Make it even more fun by providing different toppings like walnuts, coconut flakes, chopped candy bars and more!

ENJOY

Enjoy a butterscotch brownie float

Grab an ice cold root beer or coke and add chunks of warm butterscotch brownies on top. Get creative with this classic combination by adding in scoops of your favorite ice cream or whipped cream.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Butterscotch Brownie Day

Butterscotch brownies can be dressed up

Butterscotch brownies don't have to be just plain - they can easily be jazzed up by adding different mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, M&Ms or white chocolate. They also make great desserts when topped with items such as whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel or fresh berries!

Butterscotch brownies are indulgent

Nothing says indulgence quite like a warm, gooey butterscotch brownie. The combination of buttery butterscotch and rich chocolate makes for an unforgettable treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Butterscotch brownies pair perfectly with ice cream

If you're looking for the perfect way to top off a delicious meal, nothing beats a scoop or two of ice cream served with a freshly baked butterscotch brownie. The combination of creamy, cool ice cream and gooey hot butterscotch brownies creates a party in your mouth that's hard to beat!