Best Butterscotch Cashew Clusters Recipes

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BUTTERSCOTCH CASHEW BARS



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I knew these nutty bars were a success when I took them on our annual family vacation. My husband couldn't stop eating them...and my sister-in-law, who is a great cook, asked for the recipe. It makes a big batch, which is good, because they go quickly! -Lori Berg Wentzville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
TOPPING:
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons water
2-1/2 cups salted cashew halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. , Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the butterscotch chips, corn syrup, butter and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth., Spread over crust. Sprinkle with cashews; press down lightly. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until topping is bubbly and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH CASHEW BARS



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This is Paula Deen's recipe and it's awesome! So easy and yummy...has no flour or eggs. My family and friends love these bars.

Provided by Vee-rah

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (11 ounce) bag butterscotch chips, divided
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup salted cashew halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted butter. Press mixture firmly into bottom of a 13 x 9 pan. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup morsels with condensed milk. Microwave on High in 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth (about 2 minutes). Pour mixture over crumbs. Sprinkle remaining morsels and cashews on top. Bake 20 to 22 minutes, til lightly browned. Let them cool completely before cutting into bars.

BUTTERSCOTCH CASHEW CLUSTERS



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This recipe is from my daughter-in-law. These cookies are totally awesome! When I make them with the grandkids, I have to make two batches, because we eat one batch before they're even done.

Provided by Joyce J Schuler

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 c butter
1/3 c firmly packed brown sugar
1 c flour
1 c salted cashews or other salted nuts
2- 6oz pkg butterscotch morsels
1 c raisins - (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar.
  • 2. Add flour and mix until a firm dough forms.
  • 3. Stir in cashews.
  • 4. Crumble mixture onto a cookie sheet.
  • 5. Bake at 375* for 12 - 15 minutes until golden brown
  • 6. Cool the baked cookie-nut mixture.
  • 7. Melt butterscotch morsels.
  • 8. Break the cookie-nut mixture into small pieces.
  • 9. Add the cookie-nut mixture to the butterscotch morsels. (If you're adding raisins - add them now).
  • 10. Stir mixture until everything is coated.
  • 11. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  • 12. Chill for 15 minutes or until set.

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