31 Old-School Butterscotch Recipes We Still Love Today

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31 Old-School Butterscotch Recipes We Still Love Today1/31 Butterscotch Pie 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pie’s filling is like creamy pudding and is crowned with golden peaks of meringue. —Cary Letsche, Brandenton, Florida You can also give the Dolly Parton butterscotch pie recipe a try. 2/31 Sticky Toffee Pudding 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 15 servings (2-1/2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The classic sticky toffee

pudding is a traditional dessert in the United Kingdom

pudding is a traditional dessert in the United Kingdom. I love that I can just stay home and bake this cake version, featuring saucy butterscotch. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario 3/31 Butterscotch Pears 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Pears Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This grand finale simmers during dinner and impresses as soon as you bring it to the table. Serve as is, or with vanilla ice cream and a slice of pound cake. Leftover pear nectar is heavenly when added to

sparkling wine or simply poured over ice

sparkling wine or simply poured over ice. —Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California 4/31 Butterscotch Pumpkin Mousse 49 Reviews Butterscotch Pumpkin Mousse Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests savor every creamy, spoonful of this spiced autumn dessert. It tastes so good, no one guesses that it’s actually low in fat. —Patricia Sidloskas, Anniston, Alabama 5/31 Salted Butterscotch & Pecan No-Bakes Test Kitchen Approved Salted Butterscotch & Pecan No-Bakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Boxed, these could make a great gift as well

Creator: When I was deciding what type of cookie to make for a Christmas swap, I opted for something with coconut, pudding mix and salted caramel. Boxed, these could make a great gift as well. I like to drizzle caramel over the tops of the cookies before serving for a special touch. —Stacey Ritz, Sudbury, Ontario 6/31 Butterscotch Candy 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Hard Candy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 1-1/2 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love making this classic butterscotch recipe. We think these

The filling is similar to German chocolate cake

irresistible bites are better than the store-bought variety… and they sure don’t last long! —Darlene Smithers, Elkhart, Indiana 7/31 Butterscotch Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Cake Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I get lots of compliments and recipe requests whenever I make this eye-catching cake. The filling is similar to German chocolate cake. —Judy Lamon, Louisville, Tennessee 8/31 Chewy Salted Peanut Bars 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: My rich bars are studded with the all-American peanut

From the Recipe Creator: My rich bars are studded with the all-American peanut. I like to think famed peanut farmer Jimmy Carter would approve. —Ann Marie Heinz, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 9/31 Butterscotch Toffee Cookies 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Toffee Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With its big butterscotch and chocolate flavor, my cookie stands out. I like to enjoy it with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. It’s my fallback recipe when I’m short on time and need something

delicious fast

delicious fast. —Allie Blinder, Norcross, Georgia 10/31 Apple Butterscotch Crisp 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I give this classic dessert a rich twist with butterscotch pudding. The warm apple filling bubbles to perfection in a mini slow cooker. —Jolanthe Erb, Harrisonburg, Virginia 11/31 Pumpkin Wontons with Butterscotch Sauce 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Wontons with Butterscotch Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings (2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

The butterscotch sauce would also taste great over ice cream

As a change from the usual pumpkin pie or cake, we created these deliciously different wontons. The butterscotch sauce would also taste great over ice cream. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 12/31 Toffee Cheesecake Bars 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These melt-in-your-mouth treats are absolutely delicious, and everyone will want seconds. A must for Christmas gift giving. No one would ever guess they’re lighter. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah 13/31 Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for

I helped Mom make them and delivered them to

Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother used to make this haystacks recipe to give to my cousin Vonnie and me when our parents didn’t want us to have any more sweets. —Christine Schwester, Divide, Colorado 14/31 Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies 46 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every time I make these wonderful cookies, the spicy aroma takes me back to my childhood. I helped Mom make them and delivered them to

neighbors. —Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah Don’t miss our collection of butterscotch chip recipes! 15/31 Marble Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marvelous Marble Cake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pound cake and chocolate make the best marble cake. — Ellen Riley, Birmingham, Alabama 16/31 Butterscotch Fudge 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Fudge Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 1-1/2 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lovers of

I serve it with apple and pear wedges

butterscotch and fudge will agree—this award-winning recipe is a match made in heaven! Special add-ins like walnuts and marshmallow take this butterscotch fudge recipe to a whole new level. —Virginia Hipwell, Fenwick, Ontario 17/31 Butterscotch Fruit Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like the sweetness of butterscotch chips, you’ll enjoy this warm rum-flavored fruit dip. I serve it with apple and pear wedges. It holds up for up to two hours in the slow cooker. —Jeaune Hadl Van Meter, Lexington,

For a festive occasion, top with a dollop of whipped cream

Kentucky 18/31 Chunky Apple Cake 125 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chunky Apple Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After taste testing lots of apple cakes, I’ve found this apple cake recipe the best. Full of old-world comfort, the yummy brown sugar sauce really makes the cake special. For a festive occasion, top with a dollop of whipped cream. —Debi Benson, Bakersfield, California 19/31 Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this dessert absolutely irresistible. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas 20/31 Butterscotch Pecan Cookies 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Pecan Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Butterscotch pecan cookies have a rich buttery flavor. No one will guess they started from convenient cake and pudding mixes. — Betty Janway, Ruston, Louisiana 21/31 Aunt Ruth’s Famous Butterscotch Cheesecake 21 Reviews Test

Aunt Ruth was our nanny when I was little and made this cheesecake often

Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Aunt Ruth was our nanny when I was little and made this cheesecake often. Since it had to chill overnight, it was torture when my sister and I had to wait until the next day to have a piece. When I visited my old neighborhood and stopped by her house, she offered me a piece of that wonderful cheesecake. I made sure to leave with a copy of the recipe! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho 22/31 Peanut Butter Cookie Bars 25 Reviews Contest

My husband is the biggest fan of these peanut butter and chocolate treats

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Abbey Littlejohn for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Memories of lunchtime at school and my Aunt Shelly’s kitchen come to mind when I bite into these sweet, chewy bars. My husband is the biggest fan of these peanut butter and chocolate treats. —Janis Luedtke, Westminster, Colorado 23/31 Butterscotch Eggnog Stars 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Eggnog Stars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These yellow star-shaped

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