Butterscotch Candy

Name: Butterscotch Candy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 pound
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided; 2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons white vinegar

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 1 pound

Test Kitchen Approved

The old-fashioned flavor of these butterscotch candies appeals to kids of all ages. My family can't stop eating them!

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Directions

Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside.
In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, vinegar and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals.
Uncover; cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat. Pour into prepared pan without scraping the saucepan; do not spread mixture.
Cool for 1-2 minutes or until candy is almost set. Using a sharp knife, score into 1/2-in. squares; cool completely. Break squares apart. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 22 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

The old-fashioned flavor of these butterscotch candies appeals to kids of all ages. My family can't stop eating them!

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