Best 10 Butterscotch Candy Recipes

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Are you searching for a sweet and nostalgic treat? Look no further than butterscotch candy, a delightful confection that has captured the hearts of candy enthusiasts for generations. With its rich, buttery flavor and smooth, creamy texture, this classic candy is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or adding a touch of nostalgia to your next dessert. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary adventure, exploring various recipes that showcase the versatility and deliciousness of butterscotch candy.

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BUTTERSCOTCH CANDY



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My kids didn't think it possible to make butterscotch candies. This proved them wrong!

Provided by Susan White

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup water
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Generously butter a 10x15 inch baking pan (with sides).
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, white sugar, water, vinegar and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove lid and heat, without stirring, to 270 to 290 degrees F (132 to 143 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard but pliable threads. Pour in vanilla, but do not stir. Remove from heat and pour into prepared pan. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares and allowing candy to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 8.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

BUTTERSCOTCH HARD CANDY



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I love making this classic butterscotch recipe. We think these irresistible bites are better than the store-bought variety... and they sure don't last long! -Darlene Smithers, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
2-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. Cube remaining butter and set aside., In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat without stirring. Cook, uncovered, until a candy thermometer reads 270° (soft-crack stage). Add the honey, salt and remaining butter; stir constantly until the mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage)., Remove from the heat. Stir in the rum extract. Pour into prepared pan without scraping; do not spread. Cool until the candy is almost set, 1-2 minutes. Score into 1-in. squares; cool completely. Break squares apart. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HARD BUTTERSCOTCH CANDY



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Good 'old-fasioned' hard candy. Prep/cook time is and est. - it can vary with the day due to weather.

Provided by pastrytiff

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put sugar, corn syrup, water and salt into saucepan.
  • Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
  • Increase heat and cook until thermometer registers 250 degrees F, firm ball stage.
  • Add butter; cook with occasional stirring until thermometer registers 300 degrees F (brittle stage).
  • Remove from stove.
  • Add vanilla extract.
  • Pour into buttered shallow pan, making a layer 1/4 inch deep.
  • While warm, crease into squares with a blunt knife.
  • When cold, break into pieces.

BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT CANDY



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This easy-to-make candy is always a hit during the holidays. The sweet and salty combination is so irresistible, no one can ever eat just one piece.-Callie Gregg, St. Lawrence, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/4 pounds (3-1/2 to 4 dozen).

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 package (10 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon butter-flavored shortening
3 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave, heat chips and shortening, uncovered, at 50% power for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until melted. Stir until smooth. Add peanuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH CANDY



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The old-fashioned flavor of these butterscotch candies appeals to kids of all ages. My family can't stop eating them!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, vinegar and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals. , Uncover; cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat. Pour into prepared pan without scraping the saucepan; do not spread mixture. , Cool for 1-2 minutes or until candy is almost set. Using a sharp knife, score into 1/2-in. squares; cool completely. Break squares apart. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT CANDY



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This easy-to-make candy is always a hit during the holidays. The sweet and salty combination is so irresistible, no one can ever eat just one piece.-Callie Gregg, St. Lawrence, South Dakota From The Best Of Country Cooking 2001

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 2 1/4 pounds, 21 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (11 1/2 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
1 (10 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon butter flavor shortening
3 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave, heat chips and shortening, uncovered, at 50% power for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until melted. Stir until smooth. Add peanuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. Yield: 2-1/4 pounds (3-1/2 to 4 dozen).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 277.5, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 11.8, Protein 8.2

BUTTERSCOTCH CANDY



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I recommend using a good candy thermometer to obtain good results. This is a simple, old fashioned candy. Yummy!

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories     Candy

Time 50m

Yield 1/2 pound

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
3 drops vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Do not let this come to a boil until sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Turn the heat up a bit and continue cooking to the hard ball stage (250F).
  • Add butter and stir to keep from scorching.
  • Cook until mixture will separate into hard but not brittle strands (270F) when tested in cold water.
  • Stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour candy in a thin sheet onto a greased slab.
  • (I don't have a slab. I turn a large metal baking pan upside down and grease the bottom- works great!).
  • Mark into squares while still warm, creasing it deeply.
  • Break into pieces as soon as it is cool.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH CANDY (BIRD'S NESTS)



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These are a childhood favorite. These cookies/candies were always on my Mema's Holiday Cookie List. The mixture of butterscotch chips, chocolate and chow mein noodles is so satisfying. A perfect dessert to introduce kids to the kitchen with.

Provided by Careema Bell

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 c butterscotch chips
1 c semi sweet chocolate chips
3 c chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • 1. Heat chocolate and butterscotch chips in a double boiler or in the microwave about 4 minutes or until the chips are smooth.
  • 2. Stir in chow mein noodles until they are thoroughly coated.
  • 3. Use a tablespoon to place spoonfuls of the mixture on a waxed paper lined baking dish
  • 4. Allow the candy to cool until the chocolate/butterscotch has hardened
  • 5. These are also known as bird nests. A fun suggestion is to place the mixture on a waxed paper making a small indentation in the center of the candy to serve as a "nest". Place colorful jelly beans or robin's eggs candy into the indentation and voila! Bird's nests!

BUTTERSCOTCH CANDY (MIXED DRINK)



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Make and share this Butterscotch Candy (Mixed Drink) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seesko

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 fluid ounce butterscotch schnapps
1 fluid ounce Creme de Cacao (brown)
1/2 cup milk
ice

Steps:

  • mix milk and shots then pour over ice. Please note: I don't measure when mixing this drink, so it is approximated. You may want to taste before pouring over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 62.6, Carbohydrate 16.9, Sugar 11.2, Protein 4

BUTTERSCOTCH CORNFLAKE CANDY RECIPE



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Provided by skidivr595

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package butterscotch chips (11 oz.)
3/4 cup dry-roasted salted peanuts
4 cups corn flakes cereal

Steps:

  • 1. Pour butterscotch chips into a large microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave, checking and stirring every 30 seconds, until chips are melted. It took about a minute and a half in my microwave. Be sure not to cook them for too long, or the butterscotch candy will seize up. If you prefer, you can melt the chips in a double boiler, then scrape the melted butterscotch into a large bowl. 2. Add corn flakes and peanuts to the melted butterscotch and stir until everything is thoroughly coated. Line a counter top with waxed paper and drop spoonfuls of the warm corn flake mixture onto the waxed paper. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Candy may be stored in an airtight container or large zippered plastic bags for two weeks.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to prevent the candy from burning.
  • Stir the candy constantly. This will help to prevent it from sticking to the pan and will also help to create a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Use a candy thermometer. This is the best way to ensure that the candy reaches the correct temperature.
  • Be patient. Making butterscotch candy takes time. Don't try to rush the process, or you'll end up with a sticky mess.
  • Have fun! Making candy should be a fun experience. So relax, enjoy the process, and let your creativity flow.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch candy is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you prefer it plain, with nuts, or with other mix-ins, there's a butterscotch candy recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give butterscotch candy a try. You won't be disappointed.

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