Butterscotch is so much more than the flavor of hard candy your grandmother always had in her purse!
31 Old-School Butterscotch Recipes We Still Love Today
1/31
Butterscotch Pie
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pie's filling is like creamy pudding and is crowned with golden peaks of meringue. —Cary Letsche, Brandenton, Florida
You can also give the Dolly Parton butterscotch pie recipe a try.
2/31
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
15 servings (2-1/2 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
The classic sticky toffee pudding is a traditional dessert in the United Kingdom. I love that I can just stay home and bake this cake version, featuring saucy butterscotch. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
3/31
Butterscotch Pears
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This grand finale simmers during dinner and impresses as soon as you bring it to the table. Serve as is, or with vanilla ice cream and a slice of pound cake. Leftover pear nectar is heavenly when added to sparkling wine or simply poured over ice. —Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California
4/31
Butterscotch Pumpkin Mousse
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Guests savor every creamy, spoonful of this spiced autumn dessert. It tastes so good, no one guesses that it's actually low in fat. —Patricia Sidloskas, Anniston, Alabama
5/31
Salted Butterscotch & Pecan No-Bakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was deciding what type of cookie to make for a Christmas swap, I opted for something with coconut, pudding mix and salted caramel. Boxed, these could make a great gift as well. I like to drizzle caramel over the tops of the cookies before serving for a special touch. —Stacey Ritz, Sudbury, Ontario
6/31
Butterscotch Candy
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making this classic butterscotch recipe. We think these irresistible bites are better than the store-bought variety... and they sure don't last long! —Darlene Smithers, Elkhart, Indiana
7/31
Butterscotch Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I get lots of compliments and recipe requests whenever I make this eye-catching cake. The filling is similar to German chocolate cake. —Judy Lamon, Louisville, Tennessee
8/31
Chewy Salted Peanut Bars
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My rich bars are studded with the all-American peanut. I like to think famed peanut farmer Jimmy Carter would approve. —Ann Marie Heinz, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
9/31
Butterscotch Toffee Cookies
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
With its big butterscotch and chocolate flavor, my cookie stands out. I like to enjoy it with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. It’s my fallback recipe when I’m short on time and need something delicious fast. —Allie Blinder, Norcross, Georgia
10/31
Apple Butterscotch Crisp
Total Time
2 hours 40 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I give this classic dessert a rich twist with butterscotch pudding. The warm apple filling bubbles to perfection in a mini slow cooker. —Jolanthe Erb, Harrisonburg, Virginia
11/31
Pumpkin Wontons with Butterscotch Sauce
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings (2 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
As a change from the usual pumpkin pie or cake, we created these deliciously different wontons. The butterscotch sauce would also taste great over ice cream. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
12/31
Toffee Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These melt-in-your-mouth treats are absolutely delicious, and everyone will want seconds. A must for Christmas gift giving. No one would ever guess they’re lighter. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
13/31
Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother used to make this haystacks recipe to give to my cousin Vonnie and me when our parents didn't want us to have any more sweets. —Christine Schwester, Divide, Colorado
14/31
Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Every time I make these wonderful cookies, the spicy aroma takes me back to my childhood. I helped Mom make them and delivered them to neighbors. —Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah
Don’t miss our collection of butterscotch chip recipes!
15/31
Marble Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pound cake and chocolate make the best marble cake. — Ellen Riley, Birmingham, Alabama
16/31
Butterscotch Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
Lovers of butterscotch and fudge will agree—this award-winning recipe is a match made in heaven! Special add-ins like walnuts and marshmallow take this butterscotch fudge recipe to a whole new level. —Virginia Hipwell, Fenwick, Ontario
17/31
Butterscotch Fruit Dip
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like the sweetness of butterscotch chips, you'll enjoy this warm rum-flavored fruit dip. I serve it with apple and pear wedges. It holds up for up to two hours in the slow cooker. —Jeaune Hadl Van Meter, Lexington, Kentucky
18/31
Chunky Apple Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After taste testing lots of apple cakes, I've found this apple cake recipe the best. Full of old-world comfort, the yummy brown sugar sauce really makes the cake special. For a festive occasion, top with a dollop of whipped cream. —Debi Benson, Bakersfield, California
19/31
Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this dessert absolutely irresistible. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
20/31
Butterscotch Pecan Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Butterscotch pecan cookies have a rich buttery flavor. No one will guess they started from convenient cake and pudding mixes. — Betty Janway, Ruston, Louisiana
21/31
Aunt Ruth's Famous Butterscotch Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Aunt Ruth was our nanny when I was little and made this cheesecake often. Since it had to chill overnight, it was torture when my sister and I had to wait until the next day to have a piece. When I visited my old neighborhood and stopped by her house, she offered me a piece of that wonderful cheesecake. I made sure to leave with a copy of the recipe! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
22/31
Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Memories of lunchtime at school and my Aunt Shelly's kitchen come to mind when I bite into these sweet, chewy bars. My husband is the biggest fan of these peanut butter and chocolate treats. —Janis Luedtke, Westminster, Colorado
23/31
Butterscotch Eggnog Stars
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These yellow star-shaped cookies with a "stained-glass" center are almost too pretty to eat! But they have a rich eggnog flavor that is irresistible. Although they take a little time and patience to prepare, they're worth every minute! —Cheryl Hemmer, Swansea, Illinois
24/31
Pumpkin Mousse
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you've had your fill of pumpkin pie, this cool and creamy pumpkin mousse is perfect for you. Its light and fluffy texture won't make you feel "stuffed" after your favorite turkey dinner. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
25/31
Salted Toffee Cashew Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I get toffee bits, butterscotch chips and cashews together in one cookie, the sweet and salty combo is nearly impossible to resist. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
26/31
Butterscotch-Rum Raisin Treats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 4-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making rum raisin rice pudding around the holidays. Those flavors inspired this recipe. Crispy rice cereal adds crunch, but nuts, toasted coconut or candied pineapple could do the job, too. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
27/31
Butterscotch Pudding
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade pudding reminds me of my grandma and how she turned milk and eggs into creamy textures before my eyes. The butterscotch in this recipe adds a caramel-sweet touch. —Teresa Wilkes, Pembroke, Georgia
28/31
Texas Tumbleweeds
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Tumbleweeds blow across the roads in some parts of Texas, and I think these cute stacks look like them. I've been making these sweets with my sister for years. —Karen Lemay, Seabrook, Texas
29/31
Butterscotch Apple Cake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
"My family often requests this easy old-fashioned cake for get-togethers—especially in the fall," writes Beth Struble from Bryan, Ohio.
30/31
Pumpkin-Butterscotch Gingerbread Trifle
Total Time
11 hours 15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There's more to pumpkin than pie, as this impressive trifle proves. It looks so elegant with alternating layers of gingerbread cake and pumpkin/butterscotch pudding. Try making it ahead of time for a fuss-free dessert when you're planning to entertain guests. —Lyla Lehenbauer, New London, Missouri
31/31
Upside-Down Apple Cake with Butterscotch Topping
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cake is a favorite of mine. I love the smell of the apples and butterscotch as it is baking. It fills the house with a perfect autumn aroma. —Sabrina Haught, Spencer, West Virginia