Peanut Butter Butterscotch Fudge Recipe posted by Staff Writer Pin Share Tweet Email Jump to Recipe I’m pretty obsessed with the peanut butter + butterscotch combo, especially now this Peanut Butter Butterscotch Fudge. I’ve made Butterscotch Butterfinger Rice Krispie Treats, Scotcheroo Banana Bread, and Scotcheroo Muddy Buddies— all personal favorites of mine. And today, I’m adding this fudge to the mix! It’s truly phenomenal. And ridiculously easy to make. I almost always make two-ingredient fudge using sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips (see: Pralines and Cream Fudge, Dark Chocolate Mint Truffle Fudge, Reese’s Fudge, and Chocolate Covered Cherry Fudge to name a few), because I love the simplicity of the recipe! This recipe takes the simplicity of my favorite 2-ingredients fudge and tweaks it a bit (although it’s still simple and only 2 ingredients minus the optional chocolate drizzle!): I subbed peanut butter for the sweetened condensed milk in my fave recipe and used butterscotch chips instead of chocolate chips. I couldn’t believe how beautifully it worked! I half expected it to never set quite right or maybe to be dry and crumbly. But just the opposite! This fudge is completely creamy and rich, cuts smooth as butter, and stays firm enough that it holds its shape and stands up to packaging just fine. Making Peanut Butter Butterscotch Fudge It’s quick and easy to make– just a few minutes at the stove! After that it’s just hands-off waiting time while it cools and hardens. I’ve made two batches so far; both times in the evening, and I didn’t try to cut it until the following morning (although I noted that it’s pretty firm after about 4 hours). The chocolate drizzle is option and just for fun really, but I LOVE Scotcheroos, so I knew I wanted a little chocolate on mine. But that’s totally up to you :). I’m also thinking these would be awesome with Reese’s Piece’s sprinkled on top before it firms up! Continue to Content Peanut Butter Butterscotch Fudge Yield: approximately 25-30 pieces Print Ingredients 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3 1/2 cups (2 packages) butterscotch morsels optional: approximately 1/4 cup chocolate, melted for drizzling (I used chocolate candy melts, like Wilton's, so the drizzle would harden quickly) Instructions Over low heat (must be LOW), melt the peanut butter in a medium sauce pan, stirring continuously. Add the butterscotch morsels and continue to stir until everything is melted and smooth. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or wax paper, and pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Allow to cool for at least 4 hours or overnight before cutting into 2-inch squares. You can drizzle with chocolate, if desired, before they are cut or after-- up to you. I drizzled after.
I’m a fellow Austen lover and another author I live is Susanna Kearsley. The Winter Sea would be a great one to start. Reply
If you love Austen, you have to try Georgette Heyer. You’ll find her on Amazon because it’s a little obscure. Trust me. She’s awesome. And I’m an English teacher, so you have to listen! 🙂 Seriously. Try her! This fudge looks awesome. Two of my fave flavors! Reply
This look so delicious, I adore butterscotch! And girl, what is your secret to the picture perfect fuge cutting? Mines always a hot mess! Reply
oldest daughter is vegan….and youngest is allergic to corn…several years ago found a vegan fudge recipe, very similar to yours…using Guittard chocolate chips….vegan and corn free….can’t use your recipe with the butterscotch chips…but it’s a great springboard for others…. Reply
So please share what you’re reading!! I’m totally like that too and I need new books before I fall back into Twilight or HP!!! Reply
LOL. I’m almost embarrassed to admit (they are SO cheesy). But I just devoured Austenland, Midnight in Austenland, and Dear Miss Darcy. I mean… honestly, I can’t say that there is any real substance to any of the three of those, other than that they are just kind of fun reads 🙂 I’m a bit of a Jane Austen aficionado, so I enjoyed them! Reply
Love anything peanut butter related so I can imagine how good this fudge tastes! Craving some now.. thanks for the great recipe! Reply
I don’t know that they’re anything like Austin, but try Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series. There is 7-8 books in the series so far, but they are absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Reply
I know I am almost a decade late to recommend a book, but hey! At least if you like it you won’t have to wait for the next book lol. My favorite series of all time is Rise Of The Iliri by Auryn Hadley. Reply
