Best Butterscotch Cashew Clusters Recipes

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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.

CASHEW CLUSTERS



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I make this recipe for many bake sales at the local community college where I work. They are always the first to sell out.-Betsy Grantier, Charlottesville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
2 cups salted whole cashews (about 9 ounces)
2 cups salted cashew halves and pieces (about 9 ounces)

Steps:

  • Place first 4 ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, at 50% power until melted, 5-6 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in cashews., Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined pans; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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.

CASHEW CLUSTERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 1/2 cups sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling the pan but not stirring, until dark amber, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 3 cups salted cashews. Pour onto an oiled baking sheet and separate into small clusters with 2 forks. Let harden.

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 CLUSTERS



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This is my Grandmother's recipe. She always made big batches of these to bring to the Poconos when we were vacationing. I have seen other recipes for this but they always have other additions such as nuts, raisins and pretzels etc., she never made them any other way than this; plain and simple. Cooking time includes chill time.

Provided by Old widow

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 2h15m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 (6 ounce) packages butterscotch chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (3 ounce) can chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over low heat melt the chips with the milk.
  • Remove from heat .
  • In large mixing bowl, combine the noodles with the butterscotch mixture, mix until coated.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper lined cookie sheets.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 37.1, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 15.5, Protein 1.4

BUTTERSCOTCH AND CASHEW BARS



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The original of this slightly tweaked recipe was found in the Betty Crocker Special Edition Fall Baking, 2004. Preparation time does not include the hour needed to cool the baked bars.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup butterscotch chips, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In large mixing bowl, with electric mixer on medium, beat brown sugar, butter, melted chips, vanilla, salt & eggs for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth & creamy.
  • Stir in flour & baking powder until well mixed.
  • Stir in cashews, then spread in an ungreased 13"x9" baking pan.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until set & edges are dry.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour, before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 116.5, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 13.9, Protein 2.4

CHOW CLUSTERS



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Simple and delicious ...more like candy. Peanuts work well in place of the cashews or try a combination of both!

Provided by Mary Ellen

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips
2 (5 ounce) cans chow mein noodles
½ cup cashew halves

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine chocolate and butterscotch chips. Melt, stirring constantly over low heat.
  • Remove when melted and add chow mein noodles. Add cashews or peanuts. Mix quickly to coat Dip out tablespoons onto wax paper. Cool. (Can also melt chips in the microwave.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 114.9 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

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