Butterscotch Brittle Recipes

BUTTERSCOTCH-WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN BRITTLE

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the popcorn in a large bowl.
• Using a double boiler, heat the butterscotch chips until melted, whisking frequently. Whisk in the coconut oil. While warm, pour over the popcorn and stir until coated in the butterscotch mixture. Immediately turn out onto the prepared baking sheet. Press down into an even layer.
• Melt the white chocolate chips using the same method as the butterscotch chips, or microwave them until melted. Drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn with a spoon, then sprinkle the crushed peanuts all over. Let the chocolate harden, then break up the brittle before serving.

CLASSIC BUTTERSCOTCH DROPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare 2 large baking sheets by lining them with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with cooking spray.
• Combine the sugar, cream, and water in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the cream of tartar and boil the mixture until it reaches 240 F ( soft-ball stage ). Add the butter and continue boiling until the mixture reaches 280 F ( soft-crack stage ).
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
• Using a very small teaspoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of the hot candy onto the prepared baking sheets. It is important to work quickly before the candy begins to set. The drops will spread, so leave a bit of space in between your spoonfuls. Continue forming small butterscotch drops on the prepared sheets until you run out of candy or it becomes too hard to work with.
• Allow the drops to set at room temperature, then lift them off the baking sheet. Serve immediately, or place them in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

BUTTERSCOTCH BRITTLE

Steps:

• 1. Measure margarine and corn syrup into 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until margarine melts, stirring occasionally. Stir in pudding mix. Bring to full boil, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring for 1 minute. Remove from heat.2. Add KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES cereal and peanuts to cooked pudding mixture, mixing thoroughly until evenly coated. Spread in thin layer on waxed paper or buttered baking sheet. Cool. Break into small pieces. Store in tightly covered container.

GINA'S BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING POTS AND CASHEW BRITTLE

Steps:

• Whisk the first four ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, and cook, stirring, until the sugar has melted into the butter.
• Whisk in the half-and-half mixture, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer, whisking constantly, until the pudding thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes. Strain the pudding into a large measuring cup, and then divide evenly into eight 4-ounce ramekins. Let cool, then chill in the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours.
• Serve with Gina's favorite cashew brittle (recipe follows).
• CASHEW BRITTLE
• Line a nonstick sheet pan with parchment or a silicone mat, and set aside.
• Heat the corn syrup, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat. Cook until the temperature reaches 310 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Once the mixture reaches 310 degrees F, remove from the stove; quickly add the baking soda, cashews, and butter, and keep stirring constantly. The mixture will stay opaque.
• Carefully pour the hot mixture onto the mat-or parchment-covered sheet pan, and spread across the pan with wooden spoon. Cool for 1 1/2 hours. Break into 2-inch pieces.
• NOTE
• A silicone mat works best to avoid a sticky clean-up; do not use waxed paper, which will melt and stick under the heat of the candy.

BUTTERSCOTCH PRETZEL BRITTLE

Steps:

• Spread the crushed pretzels out on a baking sheet lined with (greased!!!) parchment paper. In a medium saucepan bring butter and sugar to a boil, stirring and watching constantly as soon as you notice the sugar melting. Boil for about 3 minutes. Carefully pour evenly over crushed pretzels.
• bake the toffee-covered pretzels at this point in a 400 degree oven for just under 5 minutes
• While the toffee is still really hot (DO NOT TOUCH IT like I did) sprinkle the butterscotch chips over top to let them melt onto the toffee,then break it up into pieces.