Homemade Butterscotch Chips (Super Easy!)

Are you tired of store-bought butterscotch chips that taste artificial and are loaded with preservatives? If so, I've got the perfect solution for you - an easy, no-bake homemade butterscotch chips recipe!

With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can make your own delicious and natural butterscotch chips that will elevate your baking to the next level.

Looking for tips on how to make homemade butterscotch chips? Look no further! My recipe is easy to follow and only requires a few simple ingredients like butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract. You can whip up a batch of homemade butterscotch chips in no time with my straightforward instructions.

These butterscotch chips are perfect for adding a touch of caramel flavor to all sorts of baked goods. Use them to make cookies, cakes, and muffins or mix them into your favorite brownie recipe for an extra rich and gooey treat. Butterscotch chips are also great as a topping for ice cream sundaes or a sweet addition to trail mix.

Don't settle for store-bought chips when you can make your own delicious, all-natural butterscotch chips at home. Give our homemade butterscotch chips recipe a try and taste the difference!

What Can You Use Butterscotch Chips For?

Butterscotch chips are small, sweet morsels that are perfect for adding a touch of caramel flavor to all sorts of baked goods. You can use them to make cookies, cakes, and muffins, or mix them into your favorite brownie recipe for an extra rich and gooey treat. Butterscotch chips also make a great topping for ice cream sundaes or a sweet addition to trail mix.

How to Make Homemade Butterscotch Chips

Making homemade butterscotch chips is easier than you might think. First, melt 1 cup of butter in a pot over low heat, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. Then, add 1 cup of brown sugar and keep stirring until it dissolves. Next, add ½ cup of heavy cream and ½ teaspoon of salt, and keep stirring until everything is well mixed.

Now, turn up the heat to medium-high and let the mixture come to a boil. Then, lower the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

After 5 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Then, let the mixture cool for a few minutes until it thickens and looks like butterscotch sauce.

Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the butterscotch mixture onto the paper and use a spatula to spread it out into an even layer. Put the baking sheet in the freezer for 1-2 hours or until the mixture has hardened.

Finally, once the mixture is hard, remove it from the freezer and break it into small pieces. To break them apart, you can place large pieces of the butterscotch into a sealed plastic bag and hit them with a heavy object until they become small pieces. Alternatively, you can break them by hand or use a knife to cut the butterscotch into the size of butterscotch chips you prefer.

Once you have your homemade butterscotch chips, you can use them in your favorite recipes and enjoy the delicious homemade flavor.

Tips and Tricks for Perfect Butterscotch Chips

1. Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom or burning.
2. Make sure to stir constantly to prevent it from burning or browning too quickly.
3. Use high-quality brown sugar to achieve the best flavor.
4. Stir constantly when adding the brown sugar to ensure it dissolves completely.
5. Use a spatula to spread the mixture out evenly onto the parchment paper.
6. Be patient when waiting for the butterscotch mixture to harden in the freezer - it may take longer than 1-2 hours, depending on the temperature of your freezer.

Some Frequently Asked Questions About Butterscotch Chips

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Homemade Butterscotch Chips (Super Easy!)

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Are you tired of store-bought butterscotch chips that taste artificial and are loaded with preservatives? Try my no-bake homemade butterscotch chips recipe!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat. Be sure to stir the butter constantly to prevent it from burning.
2. Once the butter has melted, add 1 cup of brown sugar to the saucepan. Increase the heat to medium and continuously stir the mixture until the brown sugar has dissolved.
3. Next, add the heavy cream and salt to the saucepan, and stir the mixture until everything is well combined.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Be sure to stir the mixture occasionally to prevent it from burning.
5. After 5 minutes of simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes. During this time, it will thicken and become more like a butterscotch sauce.
7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the butterscotch mixture onto the parchment paper and use a spatula to spread it out into an even layer.
8. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1-2 hours, or until the butterscotch mixture has hardened.
9. Once the butterscotch mixture has hardened, remove it from the freezer and break it into small pieces for homemade butterscotch chips!

Notes

1. Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom or burning.
2. Make sure to stir constantly to prevent it from burning or browning too quickly.
3. Use high-quality brown sugar to achieve the best flavor.
4. Stir constantly when adding the brown sugar to ensure it dissolves completely.
5. Use a spatula to spread the mixture out evenly onto the parchment paper.
6. Be patient when waiting for the butterscotch mixture to harden in the freezer - it may take longer than 1-2 hours, depending on the temperature of your freezer.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 342Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 325mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 0gSugar: 23gProtein: 1g