SOFT BUTTERSCOTCH CANDIES: A Recipe That Delights!
Buttery, chewy, and sparkling with sea salt sweetness, these Soft Butterscotch Candies are a nostalgic treat that melts with perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 2 h 25 min
- Yield: 30 servings 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup corn syrup or honey
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment and grease lightly.
- Cook the Candy: Combine sugar, butter, cream, syrup, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then cook until 240°F (soft-ball stage).
- Finish & Pour: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, pour into pan, and sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Cool & Cut: Cool for 2 hours, cut into squares, and wrap individually.
Notes
- Make sure to use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Wrapping candies individually helps to keep them fresh.
- These candies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg