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Butterscotch Peanut Candy

Name: Butterscotch Peanut Candy
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2-1/4 pounds (3-1/2 to 4 dozen).
Ingredients: 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips; 1 package (10 ounces) butterscotch chips; 1 teaspoon butter-flavored shortening; 3 cups salted peanuts

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

2-1/4 pounds (3-1/2 to 4 dozen)

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

This easy-to-make candy is always a hit during the holidays. The sweet and salty combination is so irresistible, no one can ever eat just one piece.—Callie Gregg, St. Lawrence, South Dakota

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Ingredients

1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 package (10 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon butter-flavored shortening
3 cups salted peanuts

Directions

In a microwave, heat chips and shortening, uncovered, at 50% power for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until melted. Stir until smooth. Add peanuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 240 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Butterscotch Peanut Candy

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