BUTTERSCOTCH COCONUT SQUARES

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My former boss used to prepare these sweet morsels for her staff at Christmas. When I got the recipe, I was thrilled to discover they're not hard to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Grease a 9-in. square pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt the butterscotch chips, peanut butter and remaining butter until smooth. Cool for 20 minutes. Stir in marshmallows just until combined (do not melt marshmallows). Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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