# Butterscotch Fudge

Recipe for making butterscotch fudge from scratch.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup white granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup evaporated milk
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

## Instructions

1. Add all but the butter and vanilla extract to the pot
2. Set heat to medium
3. Gently stir until everything melts
4. Let it be, without stirring, until temperature reaches to 238-240 degrees Fahrenheit or 115 Celsius
5. Turn off the heat
6. Add the butter and vanilla extract
7. Let the butter sit and melt
8. Let it cool down to between 120 and 130 Fahrenheit or around 50 to 52 Celsius
9. Stir and beat until it's no longer shiny looking
10. Put in the 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper
11. Let it cool and set, then slice into cubes or squares

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden board
- knife
- 8x8 inch pan
- thermometer
- spoon
- brush
- parchment paper

## Tips

- For a smaller batch recipe, double the recipe if you need more fudge
- Brush the sugar crystals on the side with water because those crystals could make the fudge grainy
- To keep your knife from sticking, spray it with a little bit of oil or heat it up with some hot water
- Let it sit at room temperature or you can let it cool quicker in the refrigerator until it sets

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCClsEQNbz7/?igsh=cHc4OWNxZHY2cDYx
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fd1899e8-a849-4bbc-8deb-9cfeef3e59b8
- Extracted: 2025-05-16

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