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Butterscotch Corn Flake Candy

December 15, 2009 by Nicole 35 Comments

Butterscotch Candy on Plate

To me, nothing tastes more like Christmas than these sweet, salty and crunchy butterscotch candies. They aren’t much to look at, but they are super simple to make, and I guarantee that your friends and family will rave about them.

For as far back as I can remember, my Nana always had a plate of these butterscotch corn flake candy on the Christmas snack table. One year, my mom got the recipe and started adding them to her plates of Christmas cookies, and so the butterscotch corn flakes got spread around to even more friends and family.

After I moved away from home, I started making them for my own friends and, after I got married, my husband’s family. I’ve made them in Oregon, Florida, Sicily, and now southern California, and the recipe has been passed from friend to friend all across the country. I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t love them, and if you make these for your friends, be prepared to share the recipe!

With only three ingredients, and no baking required, these are probably the simplest holiday treat you will ever make.  All you have to do is melt some butterscotch chips in the microwave, then stir in corn flakes and dry roasted peanuts. Seriously, that’s it!

Butterscotch Corn Flakes

Once the corn flakes and peanuts are coated with the butterscotch, drop spoonfuls onto waxed paper. They will set up in less than half an hour.

Butterscotch Corn Flakes on paper

Once the butterscotch hardens, the candies are ready to add to your Christmas cookie plates or to serve to guests. Enjoy!

Butterscotch Candy Up Close

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Butterscotch Corn Flake Candy

Butterscotch Corn Flake Candy

Yield: 2 to 3 dozen pieces
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package butterscotch chips (11 oz.)
  • 3/4 cup dry-roasted salted peanuts
  • 4 cups corn flakes cereal

Instructions

  1. Pour butterscotch chips into a large microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave, checking and stirring every 30 seconds, until chips are melted. It took about a minute and a half in my microwave. Be sure not to cook them for too long, or the butterscotch candy will seize up. If you prefer, you can melt the chips in a double boiler, then scrape the melted butterscotch into a large bowl.
  2. Add corn flakes and peanuts to the melted butterscotch and stir until everything is thoroughly coated. Line a countertop with waxed paper and drop spoonfuls of the warm corn flake mixture onto the waxed paper. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Candy may be stored in an airtight container or large zippered plastic bags for two weeks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 2 pieces
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 73Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 54mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g
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  1. alice says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    Celebrity chefs cooking heart healthy, low-fat, high protein recipes with pistachio nuts are really putting some interesting things together for people who want to eat well, and for people dealing with weight management, chronic disease prevention, and heart disease: http://thegreennut.org/recipes/index.html
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  2. Lucie says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    They look delicious! Can you freeze them you think?
    Reply
  3. Jess says

    December 20, 2009 at 9:09 am

    I make something very similar, expect that it has marshmallows in it also.
    Reply
  4. Ruby says

    December 20, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    just made my first batch of the season. Thanks Nicole. :)
    Reply
  5. Katie Ann #2 says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:31 am

    I am so excited about this quick and easy recipe! This website is fabulous! And the photographs are amazing! I'm also excited to wow the crowd on Christmas with your red velvet cake! Thanks for the ideas : )
    Reply
  6. supermommie says

    December 26, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    those look so yummy. i wish i had cornflakes! if i had cornflakes, i'd be making them right now!!
    Reply
  7. pita bread says

    March 30, 2010 at 5:40 am

    I haven't had these in a long time, almost forgot how godd they are. Although we add some mini chocolate chips. Have to make these sweet and salty bites today.
    Reply
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  9. Armil@praline candy says

    November 23, 2010 at 11:17 pm

    Ok, noted That's how to make yummy butterscotch corn flake candy. This will help my siblings enjoy their stay at home.
    Reply
  10. Stevano says

    December 21, 2013 at 8:11 am

    What can you use in place of nuts ?
    Reply
  11. Kimmer says

    December 20, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    These are so yummy I add a 1/2 tsp. of vanilla and a couple tbl spoons of coconut oil. to the mixture of peanut butter and the chips. Gives it a lil extra flavor.
    Reply
  12. JACQUELINE T. says

    August 13, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    LEGALLY BLIND HENCE UPPER CASE. I USED HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS CEREAL,TOFFEE CHIPS, CRUSHED WALNUTS. THIS RECIPE WAS MADE FOR SENIORS WITH DENTURES. WE CAN'T ENJOY WHOLE NUTS ANYMORE. IT DIDN'T STICK TOGETHER SO WELL SO I ADDED MINIATURE MARSHMALLOWS. IT HELPED. I USED A WELL GREASED PAN AND PRESSED THIS RECIPE IN A LARGE CAKE PAN. THIS RECIPE GOES A LONG, LONG WAY. P.S I THINK ANY CEREAL COULD BE USED.
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