Best 12 Butterscotch Squares Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet and delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than our irresistible butterscotch squares! These delectable bars are a perfect blend of buttery shortbread crust, rich and creamy butterscotch filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping. With their delightful combination of textures and flavors, these squares are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Indulge in our classic butterscotch squares recipe, featuring a traditional shortbread crust and a velvety butterscotch filling made with brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. For a more decadent experience, try our chocolate chip butterscotch squares, which add a burst of chocolatey goodness to the classic recipe. If you prefer a nutty flavor, our pecan butterscotch squares incorporate chopped pecans into the filling for a delightful crunch.

For those who love a salted caramel twist, our salted caramel butterscotch squares are a must-try. These squares feature a layer of salted caramel sandwiched between the shortbread crust and the butterscotch filling, creating a symphony of sweet and salty flavors. And for those with a gluten-free dietary restriction, our gluten-free butterscotch squares offer a delicious alternative that doesn't compromise on taste or texture.

No matter which recipe you choose, our butterscotch squares are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey together!

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES



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An 11 on a scale of 1 to 10! Fantastic flavor of butterscotch and peanut butter with the crunch of Rice Krispies®.

Provided by SUSANHOR

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups butterscotch chips
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup peanut butter
4 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups crispy rice cereal

Steps:

  • LIne a 9x13 inch pan with parchment or waxed paper.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, melt butterscotch chips in the microwave or over a double boiler, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Stir in the melted butter and peanut butter. Measure the marshmallows and rice cereal into a large bowl. Pour the butterscotch mixture over the marshmallows and cereal. Stir to coat evenly. Press onto the prepared pan.
  • Chill for 20 to 30 minutes, until set. Cut into bars. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 121.3 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

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.

BUTTERSCOTCH CONFETTI SQUARES



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These have become a staple in our family around Christmas time. This recipe will make 2 9x9 pans. Every year I make these at Christmas I end up making 2 pans, one for my family and one pan for my cousin Stephanie who is a confetti square addict! These are so easy and so delicious.

Provided by Mortadella1985

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup margarine
2 cups smooth peanut butter
2 cups butterscotch chips
2 (250 g) bags miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Line 2 9x9 rectangle pans with waxed paper (I found this was the easiest way to clean up afterwards).
  • In a large microwave safe bowl add margarine and peanut butter; microwave for about 1-2 minutes or until everything is melted, NOT sizzling.
  • As soon as it come out of the microwave add the butterscotch chips.
  • Let cool for a minute or two.then add the two bags of marshmallows.
  • Mix everything up until all marshmallows are coated.
  • Pour mixture evenly into 2 pans, or if you like them really thick you can just use one pan.
  • Transfer pans to fridge, wait till everything has set. Cut and enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER AND BUTTERSCOTCH RICE KRISPIES SQUARES



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Another recipe from the 1980 version of the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church cookbook from Muir, Pennsylvania that was given to me by my Nana when I became an adult. This recipe was submitted to the cookbook by Florence Miller who is my Nana's sister and always called 'Aunt Puss' by myself. I look the most like her than of any of the other Muir family members I have met.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 pan

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white Karo
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Cook syrup and sugar on low heat until it comes to a boil.
  • Remove and add peanut butter and cereal.
  • Press into a buttered 13 x 9-inch pan and let harden.
  • Melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in top of double boiler (use hot water rather than boiling).
  • Stir to blend.
  • Spread over the rice mixture and chill for 5 minutes before cutting to desired size.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5627.2, Fat 232.5, SaturatedFat 97.9, Sodium 3161.4, Carbohydrate 876, Fiber 26.4, Sugar 535.7, Protein 86.2

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES



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This recipe is so easy - just mix and bake.

Provided by Sandra

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x9 inch square pan with aluminum foil and grease generously.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and walnuts until well blended. Press mixture into very well greased 9 inch square pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30-35 minutes. Cool for 45 minutes, remove from pan, peel off foil and cut into 1-1/2 inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 121.9 mg, Sugar 38 g

CRANBERRY BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES



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Such a pretty square for your Christmas tray. Traditional cranberries in an unbaked square, topped with pretty pink icing, garnished with dried cranberries. This makes a large amount, but go ahead, put the extras on a pretty pink or red plate and give as a gift.

Provided by Chef Dee

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 3m

Yield 96 squares

Number Of Ingredients 13

28 whole graham crackers
2 1/4 cups margarine
2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup margarine
3 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 -2 drop red food coloring
4 cups icing sugar
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Spray a 12 x 18 cookie sheet (with raised edges) with Pam, then line the graham crackers, you can break them by hand to fit, covering entire pan.
  • In a large pot, melt margarine ove med. high heat.
  • Add brown sugar and milk, boil for 3 min's.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, graham crumbs and dried cranberries.
  • Spoon over the graham crackers, chill until firm.
  • FROSTING:
  • Beat softend margarine with milk and almond extract.
  • Add the icing sugar and beat until smooth.
  • You may add more milk or icing sugar, mixture should be firm, but soft enough to spread.
  • Beat in 1 - 2 drops of red food colouring, the frosting should be a pretty pink.
  • Frost the squares, dot with dried cranberries.
  • Chill, then cut 8 down and 12 across.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.3, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 110.8, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.8, Protein 0.7

BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BUTTER BARS/SQUARES



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These bars are more cake-like than cookie bars. The bottom layer is butterscotch while the frosting is creamy and peanut butter!

Provided by For Goodness Bake

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, Melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and melted butter.
  • Add vanilla and eggs 1 at a time.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour, powder, and salt.
  • Add dry mixture into wet mixture.
  • Spread into a greased glass baking dish (9x9 or 11x7).
  • Cook in oven until golden, 15-18 minutes.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, heat peanut butter and cream on low heat.
  • Stir until smooth, and spread over baked bars.
  • Cool slightly and cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH RIPPLE SQUARES



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Make and share this Chocolate Butterscotch Ripple Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Suzie_Q

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen sqaures, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups butterscotch chips
1 (10 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat butterscotch chips, condensed millk and 2 tbsp butter over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Set aside.
  • Mix together brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  • Spread half in prepared 13" x 9" cake pan. Spread butterscotch mixture evenly over base. Dot spoonfuls of remaining batter on top. Spread lightly with knife to cover filling.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until set.
  • Cool completely, then cut into squares.

NO COOK PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES



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Make and share this No Cook Peanut Butter Butterscotch Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 1/2 cups butterscotch chips (or 1 pkg)
2/3 cup flaked coconut
3 cups colored miniature marshmallows
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Butter a 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • In a double boiler or in the microwave, melt peanut butter, butter and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix to combine.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan; smooth out with back of spoon.
  • Cool in the refrigerator.
  • Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 6

3\4 cup chocolate chips
3\4 cup butterscotch chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1\4 cup skor bits
pam cooking spray

Steps:

  • preaheat oven to 325. mix condansed milk with graham crumbs. add in chocolate and butterscotch chips.put mixture in a 9x9 square pan.use wet hands to spread it out evenly.bake for 25to 35 minutes.cool for 5to 10 minutes.cut into squares and removethem while still warm

BUTTERSCOTCH CONFETTI SQUARES RECIPE - (2.4/5)



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Provided by á-8623

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup peanut butter (you can use 1/2 cup if you want it less peanutty and more butterscotch-y)
1/2 cup good quality butter
12 oz. pkg of butterscotch baking chips
12 oz. bag of "fruit flavored" colored marshmallows (big bag)

Steps:

  • Melt peanut butter, butter, and butterscotch chips together in a big pt. Melt until smooth. Let mixture cool down until you can touch bottom of pot with the palm of your hand without pain. Add marshmallow. Stir to coat. Put in 9x13pan lied with wax paper. Put in refrigerator until cold and set. Cut into squares and keep refrigerated. Can freeze for at least 9 months.

BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES



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This is an old Mennonite recipe. Hails from Iowa! These sound really good. I love all things butterscotch! Have not tried these yet. But I will! Picture is not mine. Enjoy!

Provided by Patty Ward

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

pre-heat oven to 350 d/f.
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (your choice)
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter and blend with sugar. Add egg and beat vigorously. Sift flour. Add baking powder and salt. Sift flour again. Add dry ingredients to egg and sugar mixture and mix together well. Add chopped nuts and vanilla.
  • 2. Spread dough in a greased pan 8 X 8 inches. Bake at 350 d/f for 30 minutes. Cut into bars while warm. Makes 18-20 squares.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the butterscotch from burning.
  • Stir the butterscotch mixture constantly to prevent it from curdling.
  • Cook the butterscotch mixture until it reaches a temperature of 235 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Pour the butterscotch mixture into a prepared baking pan and let it cool completely.
  • Cut the butterscotch squares into desired sizes and serve.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these tasty squares that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these butterscotch squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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