Best 8 Butterscotch Pecan Fudge Recipes

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Butterscotch pecan fudge, a delectable confection that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, buttery flavor and the delightful crunch of pecans, is a beloved dessert that has captured the hearts of dessert aficionados worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook seeking an impressive treat to share, this ultimate guide will unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect butterscotch pecan fudge. With a careful selection of ingredients, precise measurements, and unwavering attention to detail, you'll embark on a culinary journey that culminates in a masterpiece that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

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BUTTERSCOTCH-PECAN FUDGE



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Serve your guests with this butterscotch-pecan fudge - a tasty dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 can (5 oz) evaporated milk
1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
1 bag (11 oz) butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with butter. In 3-quart heavy saucepan, cook brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter and the milk over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted.
  • Stir in marshmallow creme. Heat to boiling over medium heat; boil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to 234°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water; remove from heat. Add butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Stir in pecans.
  • Spread in pan. Let stand 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 6 rows by 8 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE



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Number Of Ingredients 8

11 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup white sugar
2 cups brown sugar, packed
½ cup milk or cream
3 Tbsp butter or hard margarine
2 Tbsp corn syrup
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Prepare 8x8 inch pan by lining with parchment, and spray with cooking oil spray.
  • Combine the condensed milk, sugars, cream or milk, corn syrup, butter and salt in a 3 quart heavy saucepan. Heat and stir slowly, on medium-low temperature, until sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until soft ball stage is reached (232 degrees or less, by thermometer, depending on your altitude, or until a small spoonful dropped in cold water forms a soft ball).
  • Remove pot from heat, and remove thermometer. If you will be using a stand mixer, spoon the fudge into the mixer bowl. Let stand 40 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Add vanilla. Beat on medium-low speed on the stand mixer until it looses it's gloss and thickens.
  • Quickly spoon out into a greased 8x8 inch pan. Gently press into place. Cool. Cut into squares and serve. Store, covered, in refrigerator.

BUTTER PECAN FUDGE



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A smooth and deliciously-flavored fudge. You could also use walnuts instead of pecans. A co-worker shared this wonderful recipe with me and the entire office loved it!

Provided by Carla H

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and salt in a saucepan; pour in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring until butter melts and sugar is dissolved. Let mixture boil, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat; add vanilla extract and mix well. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold pecans into fudge.
  • Pour fudge into prepared pan and cool until firm, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 16 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

BLACK BOTTOM BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE



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Classic fudge gets a snazzy makeover - butterscotch and dark chocolate are a match made in heaven!

Provided by RusticJoyfylFood

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Time 3h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 splash vanilla extract
2 cups white sugar
⅔ cup milk
½ cup butter
½ cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups butterscotch chips
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream
1 pinch flaky sea salt (such as Maldon®)

Steps:

  • Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat; stir until melted, about 5 minutes. Pour into the lined baking pan.
  • Bring sugar, milk, and butter to a boil in another saucepan over medium heat. Cook at a boil until mixture turns golden and thickens slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in cream carefully; it may hiss and splatter. Bring back to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in butterscotch chips and marshmallow cream until smooth.
  • Pour butterscotch layer over the chocolate layer in the pan; sprinkle with sea salt. Allow fudge to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 67.2 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN DESSERT



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A Light and creamy treat that never lasts long when it is served. The fluffy cream cheese layer topped with cool butterscotch pudding is a lip-smacking combination.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cold butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3 1/2 cups milk
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant butterscotch pudding mix or 2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cut the butter into the flour until crumbly; stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping; spread over crust. Combine milk and pudding mix until smooth; pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until set. Top with remaining whipped topping and pecans. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.8, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 38.3, Sodium 112.8, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.9, Protein 4.3

BUTTER PECAN FUDGE



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Make and share this Butter Pecan Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 60 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large saucepan, bring the butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Allow to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Stir in the pecans and vanilla.
  • Add the confections' sugar and stir until smooth and well combined.
  • Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature then cut into 1-inch squares and serve, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 19.7, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 0.2

BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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You don't have to be experienced at making candy to try your hand at this no-fail fudge. The simply delicious confection makes a great gift everyone appreciates.-Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Line an 11x7-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine the butterscotch chips, peanut butter and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows until smooth. Spread into prepared pan; sprinkle with peanuts. Chill until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BUTTER PECAN FUDGE



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Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch to this creamy fudge, perfect for holiday giving. People always seem to rave about its wonderful caramel flavor. -Pam Smith, Alta Loma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds (64 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining butter, granulated and brown sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla to pan (do not stir)., Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 30 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth; add nuts and continue stirring until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the sugar mixture from scorching.
  • Stir the sugar mixture constantly to prevent it from crystallizing.
  • Once the sugar mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, remove it from the heat immediately and add the butter and vanilla extract.
  • Stir the fudge until it begins to thicken, then add the pecans and pour it into a prepared pan.
  • Allow the fudge to cool completely before cutting it into squares.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch pecan fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich and creamy texture and the sweet and nutty flavor of the pecans, this fudge is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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