Best 9 Butterscotch Pecan Logs Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of butterscotch pecan logs, where sweet and nutty flavors harmoniously intertwine. These delightful treats are a symphony of textures, featuring a chewy caramel center enveloped in a crisp and buttery crust, generously coated with chopped pecans. As you bite into one of these logs, the rich butterscotch flavor bursts in your mouth, complemented by the crunchy pecans. Each bite is a journey of taste and texture, leaving you craving more.

This article presents a collection of irresistible recipes for butterscotch pecan logs, catering to various dietary preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, you'll find a recipe that suits your needs. From classic butterscotch pecan logs to gluten-free and vegan alternatives, these recipes offer something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure and create these irresistible treats that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOLIDAY PECAN LOGS



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Meet the Cook: For 50 years, I've turned to this beloved recipe to make candy to give away at Christmas. Of the many types I've tried, these pecan logs continue to be the most popular. I'm a registered nurse who managed to juggle my profession with raising our five children. Besides cooking and baking, my interests include sewing and putting together family photo albums. -Maxine Ruhl, Fort Scott, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 tablespoon milk or half-and-half cream
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Butter an 8-in. square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Combine confectioners sugar and milk powder; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Stir in confectioners' sugar mixture, about a third at a time, until blended. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Continue stirring until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Spread into prepared pan. Cool. , Cut candy into four strips; cut each strip in half. Shape each into a log; wrap in waxed paper and twist ends. Freeze or refrigerate until firm. , Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt caramels with milk, stirring often. Roll logs in caramel mixture, then in pecans. Wrap in waxed paper. Store at room temperature in airtight containers. Cut into slices with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN DESSERT



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Light and creamy, this butterscotch dessert never lasts long when I serve it. The fluffy cream cheese layer topped with cool butterscotch pudding is a lip-smacking combination. -Becky Harrison, Albion, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 or 3.5 ounces each) instant butterscotch or vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cut the butter into the flour until crumbly; stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, 20 minutes. Cool., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping; spread over crust. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set, 15-20 minutes. Top with remaining whipped topping and pecans. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH YULE LOG SLICES



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From Mr. Food. "Yule" love the ease, they'll love the taste. I serve these at parties and everyone loves them.

Provided by LINDA BAILEY

Categories     Nuts

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c butterscotch chips
1/3 c sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 can(s) (4 ounces) pecan halves

Steps:

  • 1. In the top of a double boiler,melt the butterscotch chips over hot water until smooth. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Stir in chopped pecans,mixing well and chill until firm enough to handle. Form into a 10-inch-long roll on wax paper. Roll tightly in the wax paper to shape evenly.
  • 2. Unwrap and mark the surface lengthwise with the tines of a fork, and brush with the egg white. Press the pecan halves into the roll to completely cover the surface. Rewrap in wax paper. Chill 2 hours or overnight. Cut into 1/2-inch slices with a sharp knife.

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN COOKIES



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Butterscotch pecan cookies have a rich buttery flavor. No one will guess they started from convenient cake and pudding mixes. - Betty Janway, Ruston, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine the first five ingredients until well blended. Stir in pecans (the dough will be crumbly). , Roll rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SALTED BUTTERSCOTCH & PECAN NO-BAKES



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When I was deciding what type of cookie to make for a Christmas swap, I opted for something with coconut, pudding mix and salted caramel. Boxed, these could make a great gift as well. I like to drizzle caramel over the tops of the cookies before serving for a special touch. -Stacey Ritz, Sudbury, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-3/4 cups pecans, toasted
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1-1/2 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1/2 cup sugar
48 pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Place 1-3/4 cups pecans and salt in a food processor; pulse until pecans are finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in milk, coconut and pudding mix until blended. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or until mixture is firm enough to roll., Shape mixture into forty-eight 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Top each with a pecan half, flattening slightly. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PECAN LOG ROLL



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Make and share this Pecan Log Roll recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Candy

Time 2h10m

Yield 3/4 pound

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 egg white, slightly beaten
additional chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Melt morsels in double boiler over simmering water.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and pecans.
  • Chill until firm enough to handle.
  • Roll tightly on waxed paper to form a 12-inch roll.
  • Brush with egg whites; roll in additional chopped pecans.
  • Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or waxed paper and chill until firm.
  • Slice to serve.
  • NOTE: This recipe does contain RAW EGG.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2191.7, Fat 130.1, SaturatedFat 66.6, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 447.7, Carbohydrate 236.8, Fiber 7, Sugar 229.6, Protein 27.2

BUTTERSCOTCH YULE LOG



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Aquired from my mom, this has been a Christmas tradition around our house for as long as I can remember. This is a deliciously rich candy.

Provided by Jayme Makowski

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 oz butterscotch chips
1/3 c sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c pecans, chopped
additional pecans to roll yule log in

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butterscotch chips in the microwave in 10-20 seconds at a time.
  • 2. Stir in milk and vanilla. Stir in pecans.
  • 3. Chill until firm enough to handle. Put butterscotch mixture onto a piece of wax paper (large enough to roll up). Form into a 12" roll on the wax paper.
  • 4. Unroll wax paper. Sprinkle additional pecans on wax paper and roll yule log to embed pecans. Reroll wax paper and refrigerate until well chilled. Cut into 1/4" slices

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Butterscotch Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup pecan halves
1 9-inch pie shell
whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400* In medium bowl, beat eggs slightly.
  • Add corn syrup, salt, vanilla, brown sugar and butter; mix well.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Pour into unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350* and bake additional 30-35 minutes or until edge of filling seems set.
  • Let cool completely on wire rack.
  • Just before serving, decorate around edge with rosettes of whipped cream.

BUTTER PECAN BISCOTTI



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The holidays are here and I was looking for a cookie selection to use a bag of butterscotch baking chips and at the same looking for a biscotti recipe. Decided to join the two ideas and then couldn't find a recipe, so I decided to make my own. Personally, I like to keep the nuts in my biscotti fairly large because I like the way they look when you slice the logs. Chopped works just as well.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

parchment paper
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup loosely chopped pecans (See note below)
2 teaspoons shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet(s) with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and sugars at high speed until blended. Add eggs and vanilla and continue to beat until the sugar grains are dissolved and the batter forms ribbons when falling off the beaters.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until smooth, stiff and a little sticky. Using a wooden spoon, mix in 1 cup butterscotch chips and 1 cup pecans. (Note: if you have a very sharp knife that will cleanly cut through the nuts without breaking the cookie, then you can leave the nuts as large as you like. Otherwise, consider chopping the pecans into smaller pieces.).
  • Divide dough into fourths. Take each quarter and shape into logs about 8 inches long. Smooth the dough so that the logs have a uniform thickness from top to bottom, square off the tips of the logs as well. Place onto the parchment paper two inches apart flatten the tops slightly. (Note: this yield a nice 2-3 inch cookie suited for holiday trays and smaller bites. If you prefer a larger dunking biscotti, create just 2 or 3 logs and adjust cooking time accordingly.)
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until logs are set and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove biscotti from the oven and let cool on cookie sheet(s) 15 minutes. Transfer to cutting board.
  • Using serrated knife or a very sharp chefs knife, cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch wide slices. A slight sawing motion may help with the cutting here. Place slices close together, cut side down on ungreased cookie sheet. Return to oven and bake 5 to 6 minutes. Turn each slice; bake an additional 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven; cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
  • Melt remaining butterscotch chips with shortening in a double boiler or in a microwave. Drizzle over each cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.3, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 25.9, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 1

Tips:

  • To make the butterscotch filling, melt the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the cream, vanilla, and salt. Return to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened slightly.
  • To make the pecan log filling, combine the pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Stir in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • To assemble the butterscotch pecan logs, spread the butterscotch filling onto the crescent roll dough. Sprinkle the pecan log filling over the butterscotch filling. Roll up the dough tightly and place it on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake the logs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch pecan logs are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give butterscotch pecan logs a try!

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