Butterscotch, peanut butter, marshmallows and peanuts – these candies are little bites of heaven!
Photo Updated December 2013
Originally posted May 11, 2011, I thought this candy would be perfect for Christmas. I know we all love chocolate, but sometimes you need something a little different to change things up. But don’t say I didn’t warn you – this is addictive. I tried to send off the leftovers with my husband to work, but he forgot the container, and let’s just say that I’ve had more than my fair share this weekend!
I first saw this recipe online years ago, and it has become a household staple since then. It really doesn’t get much easier than this – no candy thermometer required, no fancy ingredients, and it can really be done in only half an hour. You’ll want to remember this recipe this holiday season when you find yourself scrambling for a dessert recipe for that last minute Christmas party or those unannounced guests. You’ll be glad to have this recipe on hand!!
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Butterscotch, peanut butter, marshmallows and peanuts – these candies are little bites of heaven!
Ingredients
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
- 3/4 cup salted peanuts, divided
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with foil.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave on 50% power in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Stir until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla, salt, 2 cups of the marshmallows and 1/2 cup of the peanuts. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining marshmallows and peanuts on top and press lightly into the top with your hands. Chill until set, 15 minutes in the freezer or an hour in the fridge.
- Cut into 25 squares.
Notes
source: Piece of Cake, originally inspired by Sweetapolita
Holly says
May 11, 2011 at 9:06 amOh boy-this looks too good!!!:) Love a quick treat!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
May 11, 2011 at 10:09 amso smart! who says blondes are dumb?!?
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
May 11, 2011 at 10:27 amUm… yum! This looks like it could be dangerous!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
May 11, 2011 at 10:57 amOh I love the look of this!
Joanne says
May 11, 2011 at 11:07 amI think I’m hyperventilating, these look so good! NEED. NOW.
natalie(thesweetslife) says
May 11, 2011 at 8:14 pmthis is my kind of recipe—making SOON
Betty says
May 11, 2011 at 9:12 pmI’m seriously wanting some of these right now! 🙂
Katrina says
May 11, 2011 at 9:49 pmThese look too good! Yum!
Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes) says
May 18, 2011 at 6:19 amOh yum! That looks awesome!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
December 15, 2013 at 5:22 amMy Grandma makes these every year and they’re soooo good! Love this recipe!
Joanne says
December 15, 2013 at 6:08 amI much prefer “vanilla-y” fudges to chocolate fudge! I would have a hard time not eating all of this!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
December 15, 2013 at 5:48 pmGorgeous, a perfect holiday treat!
Chels R. says
December 16, 2013 at 3:18 pmI don’t know anyone who wouldn’t want to eat that!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
December 19, 2013 at 6:49 amThis looks incredible Deborah! Just shared on Facebook 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
January 4, 2014 at 6:24 pmJust saw this on FG. This is my heaven. Butterscotch, PB, marshmallows, nobake. I know the holidays are over but let’s pretend they’re not. Pinned to bhg.
Deborah says
January 4, 2014 at 8:55 pmI’m always pretending it’s still the holidays. 🙂 Thanks for all the pins!!
Dina says
January 4, 2014 at 6:58 pmit looks yummy!
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
January 5, 2014 at 7:26 pmOh man, I wish I had one right now! Looks delicious! Pinning! 🙂