Butterscotch Fudge

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + standing
Yield about 1-1/2 pounds
Test Kitchen Approved
When only a decadent treat will do, give this butterscotch fudge a try. It offers a nice change of pace from typical fudge and packs a lot of flavor into each bite-sized piece.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1-2/3 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon maple flavoring

Directions

  1. Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, salt and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat; add the marshmallows, chips, nuts and maple flavoring. Stir until marshmallows and chips are melted. Spoon into prepared pan. Let stand until set.
  4. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 64 calories, 2g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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
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