Scotchy Pecan Critters

These adorable Scotchy Pecan Critters are a delightful no-bake treat that combines creamy butterscotch with crunchy pecans, all enrobed in smooth milk chocolate. The recipe uses simple pantry staples like butterscotch chips, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of vinegar to set the candy. They make perfect gifts, holiday favors, or a sweet afternoon snack. The contrast between the soft, chewy butterscotch center and the crisp chocolate exterior provides a satisfying texture that everyone will love. Easy to assemble and requiring no oven time, these candies are a fun project for bakers of all skill levels.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 5

Calories: 559.0

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

These adorable Scotchy Pecan Critters are a delightful no-bake treat that combines creamy butterscotch with crunchy pecans, all enrobed in smooth milk chocolate. The recipe uses simple pantry staples like butterscotch chips, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of vinegar to set the candy. They make perfect gifts, holiday favors, or a sweet afternoon snack. The contrast between the soft, chewy butterscotch center and the crisp chocolate exterior provides a satisfying texture that everyone will love. Easy to assemble and requiring no oven time, these candies are a fun project for bakers of all skill levels.

Ingredients

1 cup Butterscotch chips
1 can Sweetened condensed milk
2 ts White vinegar
4 c Pecan halves
1 pk Milk chocolate chips
1 ts Vanilla

Directions

1
In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the butterscotch chips with 1/3 cup of the sweetened condensed milk, stirring frequently until smooth.
2
Remove the butterscotch mixture from heat and stir in the white vinegar.
3
Drop the butterscotch mixture by small spoonfuls onto baking sheets lined with wax paper to form small mounds.
4
Arrange 3 pecan halves on top of each butterscotch drop to resemble critters.
5
In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the milk chocolate chips with the remaining sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
6
Remove the chocolate mixture from heat. If needed, hold the pan over hot water to keep the chocolate fluid.
7
Spoon heaping tablespoons of the chocolate mixture over the pecan clusters, covering them completely.
8
Chill the candies in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or until firm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 559.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.3g26%
Saturated Fat 10.3g52%
Cholesterol 40.2mg14%
Sodium 138.8mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 94.0g32%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 89.2g
Protein 9.4g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: butterscotch, candies, chocolate, condensed milk, dessert, easy, no-bake, pecans, sweet, treats, vinegar, wax paper, holiday, gifts, snacks, vanilla, milk chocolate, chewy, crunchy

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