Best 6 Butterscotch Muffins Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and indulgent treat that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the classic butterscotch muffin! These heavenly muffins are bursting with a rich, buttery flavor and a gooey, sweet butterscotch center that will transport you to a realm of pure bliss. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, butterscotch muffins are a timeless favorite that will satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you wanting more. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind creating the ultimate butterscotch muffin. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the perfect baking technique, we will provide you with all the essential knowledge and tips to ensure that your butterscotch muffins turn out moist, fluffy, and utterly irresistible.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERSCOTCH MUFFINS



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Butterscotch pudding gives a distinctive flavor to these muffins topped with brown sugar and nuts. "My son made them for a 4-H competition and they won first-place purple ribbons," writes Jill Hazelton of Hamlet, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
4 eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mixes, baking powder and salt. Combine the water, eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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i have company coming for a few days and she loves carmel so i made thise up. hope she likes them.

Provided by c g

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c zuchini shredded with the skin on
3 eggs
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 c oil
1 c combination of heath, butterscotch chips
1 box instant butterscotch pudding
3 c flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. after shredding the zuchini, drain, pat dry as much as you can. add the eggs, sugars, van, oil. in another bowl add the dry ingredients. mix the two together. fold in the chip combination. bake at 350 until toothpich comes out clean. depending on using a loaf pan, small muffin tin or the large calorie does not count size.
  • 2. i used a combination of butterscotch chips, heath chips and choc heath chips. nuts would work too. i am going to try mini choc chips next time.

MINI PUMPKIN BUTTERSCOTCH MUFFINS



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"These moist and deliciously-sweet pumpkin muffins are great for sharing, but you won't want to share! Don't let the pumpkin-butterscotch combination fool you, these taste great!"

Provided by Megan

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Sift together the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Whisk together the eggs, butter, and pumpkin in a separate bowl. Mix the flour mixture with the egg mixture. Stir in the butterscotch chips; pour into each cup of the muffin pan to about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes.

BUTTERSCOTCH BANANA MUFFINS



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Make and share this Butterscotch Banana Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal, uncooked
1/3 cup sugar or 1/3 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon banana flavoring
1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients, including oatmeal and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the banana, egg, milk, oil and flavoring and blend well.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened.
  • Add the butterscotch chips.
  • Spoon batter into a well greased or lined muffin tin filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 14-16 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

BUTTERSCOTCH MUFFINS



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Make and share this Butterscotch Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package butterscotch chips
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mixes, baking powder and salt.
  • Combine water, eggs, oil and vanilla.
  • Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Stir in butterscotch chips.
  • Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
  • Combine brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon topping ingredients.
  • Sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

WHOLE WHEAT BANANA BUTTERSCOTCH MUFFINS



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My family loves these banana muffins which are made healthier with the additon of whole wheat flour. The butterscotch chips are a wonderful, unexpected surprise. Nuts can be added, if desired.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup ripe banana pulp, mashed
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon banana extract
1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Grease muffin pans; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine first 8 ingredients (flour through sugar); make a well in the center of mixture. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine banana, egg, milk, oil, and extracts. Beat with a wire whisk until well blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened. Fold in butterscotch chips.
  • Spoon batter into greased muffin cups, filling each cup 3/4 full. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. Remove muffins from pans immediately and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 195.2, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 15, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your muffins bake evenly and give them a tender crumb.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Line your muffin tins with paper liners: This will make it easy to remove the muffins from the tins.
  • Fill the muffin tins about 2/3 full: This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins at the correct temperature: The recipe will specify the correct temperature. If you bake the muffins at too low a temperature, they will not rise properly. If you bake them at too high a temperature, they will brown too quickly and be dry.
  • Do not overbake the muffins: Overbaking will make them dry. Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. By following the tips above, you can make perfect butterscotch muffins every time. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover butterscotch chips. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, try making a batch of butterscotch muffins. You won't be disappointed!

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