Butterscotch Buttons Recipes

BUTTERSCOTCH HARD CANDY

Steps:

• Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. Cube remaining butter and set aside., In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat without stirring. Cook, uncovered, until a candy thermometer reads 270° (soft-crack stage). Add the honey, salt and remaining butter; stir constantly until the mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage)., Remove from the heat. Stir in the rum extract. Pour into prepared pan without scraping; do not spread. Cool until the candy is almost set, 1-2 minutes. Score into 1-in. squares; cool completely. Break squares apart. Store in an airtight container.

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 BUTTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 150 Celsius.
• Beat Butter,Essence, Sugar and Golden Syrup in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Then sift in Flour and mix till dough comes together. Roll into teaspoon size balls and place about 5cm apart on lined baking tray.
• Flatten with fork slightly.
• Bake for about 20 minutes.
• Cool on wire rack.
• Eat and Enjoy!

BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and golden syrup until smooth.
• Sift in the flour and mix together, then fold through the puffed rice cereal. Roll into walnut-sized balls and place, well spaced, on a lightly buttered baking sheet. Decorate each ball with a few chocolate chips.
• Bake for 15-20 mins until golden. Leave on the baking sheet for 1 min before removing to a wire rack to cool.