NUTTY BUTTERSCOTCH BITES

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With butterscotch pudding mix, peanuts, caramels, chocolate and more, these treats have something for everyone. They take some time to prepare, but don't mind because the recipe makes a big batch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/3 cups butterscotch chips
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups salted peanuts
CARAMEL LAYER:
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon shortening
1/4 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, pudding mix and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in butterscotch chips. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and milk; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; boil and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in marshmallow creme, peanut butter and vanilla until blended and smooth. Stir in peanuts. Spread over crust. Refrigerate until set., In a saucepan, cook and stir the caramels and cream over low heat until melted and smooth; cook and stir 4 minutes longer. Spread over filling. Refrigerate until set., Melt the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and shortening. Stir in peanut butter. Spread over caramel layer. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cutting. Cut into 1-in. squares.

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Debbie Chandler
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Yum!


Shah Syed
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I love the combination of butterscotch and nuts. These bites are the perfect size for a quick snack.


Basilica Osiri
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. Thanks for sharing!


Elizabeth Roma
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These are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious.


Arceli
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I'm definitely making these again! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Abuzar watto
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These were a little too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was spot on.


Hassan Illahi
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I'm not really a fan of nuts, but these were still really good. The butterscotch filling is just so darn good.


Minali Imasha
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I made these for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Ishansingh Thakuri
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These are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


nebyu Chebsa
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I had some trouble finding butterscotch chips, so I used chocolate chips instead. They still turned out really well.


Missam Raza
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The butterscotch filling was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's just personal preference. Otherwise, these were great!


Opti Mine
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


oduro Philip
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The recipe was super easy to follow, even for a novice baker like me. I was amazed at how well they turned out, and my friends and family loved them too.


Sumon Biswas
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These nutty butterscotch bites were an absolute delight! The combination of the crunchy nuts and the creamy butterscotch was heaven in my mouth. I couldn't stop popping them, one after the other.