Best Butterscotch Peanut Candy Recipes

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BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT CANDY



Butterscotch Peanut Candy image

This easy-to-make candy is always a hit during the holidays. The sweet and salty combination is so irresistible, no one can ever eat just one piece.-Callie Gregg, St. Lawrence, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/4 pounds (3-1/2 to 4 dozen).

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 package (10 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon butter-flavored shortening
3 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave, heat chips and shortening, uncovered, at 50% power for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until melted. Stir until smooth. Add peanuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT CANDY



Butterscotch Peanut Candy image

This easy-to-make candy is always a hit during the holidays. The sweet and salty combination is so irresistible, no one can ever eat just one piece.-Callie Gregg, St. Lawrence, South Dakota From The Best Of Country Cooking 2001

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 2 1/4 pounds, 21 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (11 1/2 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
1 (10 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon butter flavor shortening
3 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave, heat chips and shortening, uncovered, at 50% power for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until melted. Stir until smooth. Add peanuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. Yield: 2-1/4 pounds (3-1/2 to 4 dozen).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 277.5, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 11.8, Protein 8.2

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