Best 8 Butterscotch Pecan Slices Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and nutty dessert that is perfect for any occasion? Butterscotch pecan slices are a classic treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This delectable dessert features a buttery crust topped with a gooey butterscotch filling and crunchy pecan halves. With its rich flavor and irresistible texture, it's no wonder why butterscotch pecan slices are a favorite among dessert lovers. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to create the perfect butterscotch pecan slices, so you can enjoy this timeless dessert in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN SLICES



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I love the rich, buttery flavor these crisp cookies get from pecans and brown sugar. Once the dough is in the refrigerator, I can have freshly baked cookies in just minutes. For a gathering or when company drops in, I'm prepared with a tasty treat. -Esther Thys, Belle Plaine, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Shape into two 7-in. rolls; wrap each and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining nuts; press gently. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN SLICES



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I love the rich, buttery flavor these crisp cookies get from pecans and brown sugar. Once the dough is in the refrigerator, I can have freshly baked cookies in just minutes. For a gathering or when company drops in, I'm prepared with a tasty treat. -Esther Thys, Belle Plaine, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Shape into two 7-in. rolls; wrap each and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining nuts; press gently. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN THINS



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Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     Vanilla     Chill     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
about 48 pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with the brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy and beat in the egg and the vanilla. Into the bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, and the salt, beat the dough until it is firm enough to handle. Halve the dough and on a piece of wax paper form each half into a 6-inch log, using the wax paper as a guide. Chill the logs, wrapped in the wax paper, for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices with a sharp knife, arrange the slices 3 inches apart on lightly buttered baking sheets, and press a pecan half onto each cookie. Bake the cookies in batches in the middle of the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden, and let them cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute. Transfer the cookies to racks and let them cool completely.

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN BREAD



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Enjoy a slice of this moist, nutty bread with your morning cup of coffee...or bake several loaves to give as gifts. Everyone loves the crunchy pecans and old-fashioned butterscotch flavor.-Angela Ochoa, Lake Elsinore, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, pudding mix, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in pecans., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN BLONDIES



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I first combined pecans and butterscotch in these blondies because they were my mom-mom's favorite flavors. When she loved them, they became a family favorite and I baked them for her every chance I got. They are fantastic when sliced warm and topped with ice cream. They also make the perfect addition to a friendly care package.

Provided by Dan Langan

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16 blondies

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray
14 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray, line it with parchment paper, then spray the parchment. Set aside.
  • Place the butter in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately pour into a medium heatproof bowl. Add the brown sugar, salt and baking powder. Whisk to combine. Whisk in the vanilla, whole egg and yolk until smooth.
  • Add the flour to the wet ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until nearly combined. Reserve about 2 tablespoons each of the butterscotch chips and pecans, then stir the rest into the batter until evenly combined.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved pecans and butterscotch chips evenly over the top then press into the top of the batter.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 32 to 34 minutes. Let cool in the pan then cut into 16 squares.

BUTTERSCOTCH-PECAN CAKE



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This statuesque cake hides a sweet secret underneath its pecan sheath: brown-butter frosting and butterscotch-soaked layers spiked with rum, both of which make familiar flavors seem sophisticated.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 23

Vegetable-oil cooking spray, for pans
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
10 ounces (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups packed dark-brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons rum, preferably golden or dark
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
12 ounces unsalted butter (3 sticks), 1 stick left whole, 2 sticks cut into small pieces, softened
2 cups packed dark-brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
20 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups pecan halves, toasted and chopped, plus more halves for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the cakes: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat three 8-by-2-inch round cake pans with cooking spray, line with parchment, and coat parchment. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then add vanilla and rum. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in 2 additions, alternating with buttermilk. Raise speed to medium-high, and beat for 2 minutes. Divide batter among pans.
  • Bake cakes until golden brown and testers inserted in centers come out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer pans to wire racks, and let cool slightly. Invert cakes onto racks. Let cool.
  • Make the frosting: Melt 1 stick butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until dark golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add brown sugar, cream, and salt, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and cook for 3 minutes. Transfer to a mixer bowl, and let cool.
  • With machine running, add remaining butter, a few pieces at a time, and beat on low until incorporated. Raise speed to medium, and beat for 2 minutes. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar on medium-high until fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Add brown-butter mixture to cream cheese, and beat until smooth. Cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours (or overnight, beating on low speed before using).
  • Make the butterscotch sauce: Mix sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk in cream. Return to heat, and cook for 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • To assemble the cake: Trim tops of 2 cake layers and top and bottom of third (this will be the middle) to create flat exposed surfaces. Brush 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce on cut sides. Let cool. Spread 1 cup frosting on 1 layer, then place middle layer on top, sauce side down. Spread 1 cup frosting on middle layer, then place third layer on top, sauce side down. Spread 1 cup frosting on top and sides. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Using an offset spatula, spread remaining frosting on top and sides of cake. Press chopped pecans on sides, and garnish top with halves. Transfer cake to a serving plate or cake stand. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours (or up to 2 days, covered).

BUTTERSCOTCH CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE



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Make and share this Butterscotch Caramel Pecan Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 45 Carry Chef

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h

Yield 8-16 slices, 8-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups sugar, divided
2 cups chopped pecans, divided
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 large eggs
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup butterscotch caramel ice cream topping
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F.
  • For Crust, pour butter over graham cracker crumbs, .5 cup sugar, .5 cup pecans; stir well. Press into bottom of a 9" springform pan. Set aside.
  • For Filling, using an electric mixer, cream together cream cheese and 1.5 cups sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream, flavorings, and 1 cup of pecan pieces and stir. Pour over crust and bake at 475 F for 10 minutes. Lower the oven to 300 F and bake an additional 50 minutes. Turn oven off, open the door and let cake remain in oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve remove ring from springform pan. Spread whipped topping on top of cake. Drizzle cake with Butterscotch Caramel topping and sprinkle .5 cup of pecans on top.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the butter and pecans. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the slices.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before you start baking. This will help it cream together with the sugar more easily and give the slices a lighter texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the slices tough.
  • Bake the slices until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the slices cool completely before you cut them. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch pecan slices are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their buttery, sweet, and nutty flavor, these slices are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give butterscotch pecan slices a try. You won't be disappointed.

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