Best Butterscotch Pecan Fudge Recipes

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BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE



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Butterscotch and fudge are a match made in heaven with this award-winning recipe. Special add-ins make take this butterscotch fudge recipe to a whole new level. -Virginia Hipwell, Fenwick, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1-2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 teaspoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, salt and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat; add the marshmallows, chips, nuts and maple flavoring. Stir until marshmallows and chips are melted. Spoon into prepared pan. Let stand until set., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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 PEANUT FUDGE



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I am a substitute teacher and found this fudge recipe in a very old book in our school library. It was written before microwaves, so I modified it to make a quick treat. The faculty and staff gave it rave reviews. -Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package (12 ounces) butterscotch chips
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk, chips and marshmallows. Microwave, uncovered, at 80% power for 3 minutes or until chips and marshmallows are melted, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until combined. Fold in the peanuts., Pour into an 11x7-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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