Best 2 Butterscotch Balls Recipes

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If you're craving a sweet and chewy treat, look no further than the classic butterscotch ball. These delicious candies have been around for centuries, and for good reason. They're easy to make, require only a few simple ingredients, and are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a holiday treat, a party favor, or just a sweet snack, butterscotch balls are sure to satisfy your craving.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERSCOTCH-POTATO CHIP BALLS



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Butterscotch chips and crushed potato chips make these buttery brown sugar cookies dance across your tongue with sweet and salty flavor.

Provided by Jessie Sheehan

Categories     Small Plates     Cookies     Bake     Dessert     snack     Potato     Butterscotch/Caramel     Kid-Friendly

Yield Makes 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/3 cups [325 g] all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp table salt
1 cup [180 g] butterscotch chips
1 cup [220 g] unsalted butter, melted
1 cup [200 g] packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup [100 g] granulated sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
5 cups [175 g] kettle-style potato chips
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F [180°C]. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt and whisk together. Add the butterscotch chips and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the melted butter and sugars on medium-high speed until thick, light, and glossy, 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
  • Decrease the mixer speed to medium-low and add the egg and yolk, one at a time, beating well and scraping the bowl after each addition with a rubber spatula. Add the vanilla and mix to combine. Add the dry ingredients all at once, mixing just to combine. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and add 3 cups [105 g] of the potato chips to the dough, combining and crushing the chips with a rubber spatula.
  • In a small bowl, crush the remaining 2 cups [70 g] potato chips. Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-tablespoon balls with a cookie scoop or measuring spoon, rolling each ball in the leftover crushed chips, and evenly place 12 on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating at the halfway point, until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and press down on each cookie with a spatula to slightly flatten.
  • Repeat with the remaining cookie dough.
  • Let cool briefly and serve warm, because who doesn't love a cookie warm from the oven? The cookies will keep in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.

BUTTERSCOTCH BALLS



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This recipe comes from a 1968 recipe book titled,"Favorite Recipes From Church of GOD Ladies". Each of the recipes has the ladies' name and home town and I will include this with the recipe and if you know or are related to this person, I would really like to know. The recipes I post from this cookbook are ones I have tried and...

Provided by Billie Neal

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box powdered sugar
1 c chopped pecans
1/2 c peanut butter
1 c graham cracker crumbs
1 tsp vanilla
1 can(s) flaked coconut
2 stick melted margarine
1 6 ounce pkg. butterscotch chips
1/2 block paraffin

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 6 ingredients; add margarine.
  • 2. Shape into balls.
  • 3. Melt butterscotch chips and paraffin.
  • 4. Dip balls into butterscotch mixture; drop onto waxed paper. Mrs. Talmadge Duncan, Sec, O'Neal Church of God LWWB Greer, South Caroline

Tips:

  • Keep the candy mixture at the right temperature: If the mixture gets too hot, the butter will separate and the candy will be grainy. If the mixture is not hot enough, the candy will be too soft and will not set properly.
  • Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the mixture: This will help you to ensure that the mixture reaches the correct temperature and prevents it from overheating.
  • Add the vanilla extract and salt after the mixture has been removed from the heat: This will prevent the vanilla extract from evaporating and the salt from crystallizing.
  • Work quickly when shaping the candy balls: The mixture will start to set quickly once it has been removed from the heat, so it is important to work quickly to shape the candy balls before the mixture hardens.
  • Roll the candy balls in chopped nuts or sprinkles immediately after shaping them: This will help the nuts or sprinkles to adhere to the candy balls.
  • Store the candy balls in an airtight container at room temperature: The candy balls can be stored for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these tasty candies that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a sweet snack to enjoy at home or a homemade gift to give to friends and family, butterscotch balls are a great option. So next time you are in the mood for something sweet, give this recipe a try!

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