Move over, chocolate chips! These butterscotch chip recipes pack a serious flavor punch.
16 Recipes That Start with a Bag of Butterscotch Chips
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Butterscotch Toffee Cookies
If you’re pressed for time, look no further than these butterscotch toffee cookies. This recipe eliminates extra work by swapping homemade cookie dough with butter pecan cake mix. Fold in butterscotch chips to create a unique flavor for the final product.
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Chocolate Scotcheroos
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was given to me by a student at my school. It has become one of my family's favorites and is so easy to make. —Lois Mays, Covington, Pennsylvania
These no-bake bars are a Midwestern favorite. Don’t forget to top these crunchy treats with plenty of chocolate.
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Double Butterscotch Coconut Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
I got this recipe from a co-worker years ago, and then I changed it a bit by adding a family favorite: butterscotch. It is super easy to throw together and is a perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
This Bundt cake gets a double dose of butterscotch thanks to a box of pudding mix and butterscotch chips. Don’t forget to grease the Bundt pan well so it comes out easily.
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Chewy Salted Peanut Bars
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
Butterscotch chips and dry roasted peanuts star in this ultra salty-sweet combo. Try not to overcook the homemade butterscotch sauce, otherwise the chewy salted peanut bars could lose their rich taste.
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Butterscotch Shortbread
From the Recipe Creator:
After sampling these tender cookies in a specialty store, I knew I had to duplicate them. My version has lots of toffee bits and butterscotch chips. I’ve given away dozens as home-baked gifts. —Sandra McKenzie, Braham, MN
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Butterscotch Fudge
From the Recipe Creator:
Lovers of 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
Lovers of 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. Don’t forget to toast the walnuts first!
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Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding
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
Pour the ingredients of this butterscotch-pecan bread pudding recipe into a slow cooker before you run some errands. You won’t have to worry about it again until you return home, in about three hours!
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Texas Tumbleweeds
From the Recipe Creator:
Tumbleweeds blow across the roads in some parts of Texas, and I think these cute stacks look like them. I've been making these sweets with my sister for years. —Karen Lemay, Seabrook, Texas
Texas tumbleweeds are a sweet and savory ode to the lone star state’s native tumbleweed plant. You’ll only need three ingredients and a microwave to recreate them, making this one of the simplest butterscotch chip recipes yet.
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Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
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
10/16
Pot of S’mores
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom’s easy Dutch oven version of the popular campout treat is so good and gooey. The hardest part is waiting for this to cool so you can devour it. Yum! —June Dress, Meridian, Idaho
Delight guests on your next camping trip with this sweet pot of s’mores. It’s one of our favorite reasons to bring that Dutch oven on a camping trip.
11/16
Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
With a cookie-loving husband and seven kids, one batch of cookies doesn't last long here! When I make this colossal recipe, I divide it into thirds and make three different types to please everyone. One with chocolate chips and nuts, another with raisins and one with butterscotch chips. Everyone is happy! —Lisa Cooper, Paris, Texas
Switch up your classic oatmeal cookie recipe by adding in a few handfuls of butterscotch chips.
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Marble Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
Pound cake and chocolate make the best marble cake. — Ellen Riley, Birmingham, Alabama
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Upside-Down Apple Cake with Butterscotch Topping
From the Recipe Creator:
This cake is a favorite of mine. I love the smell of the apples and butterscotch as it is baking. It fills the house with a perfect autumn aroma. —Sabrina Haught, Spencer, West Virginia
This upside-down apple cake with butterscotch topping recipe yields a perfectly sized dessert for post-family dinner, making six servings. You’ll need a 7-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet for this recipe. And don’t forget to check out some other fun twists on upside-down cake recipes.
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Butterscotch Fruit Dip
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, Kentucky
If you like the sweetness of butterscotch chips, you’ll enjoy this warm rum-flavored fruit dip. Serve it with pretzels or apple slices.
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Butterscotch Pecan Cookies
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
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Toffee Cheesecake Bars
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
