How to Make Butterscotch Candy in an Easy-Bake Oven
Making candy in an Easy-Bake Oven is a delightful treat, and this simple butterscotch candy recipe is perfect for young chefs. It only takes a couple of ingredients and a little patience to create delicious homemade butterscotch candies that melt in your mouth! This recipe works for both older, classic Easy-Bake Oven models and the newer designs, each with slightly different heating styles.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butterscotch morsels
- 2 teaspoons margarine
Equipment
- Easy-Bake Oven
- Melting pan (provided with the oven)
- Candy molds
- Spoon
- Refrigerator
How to Make Butterscotch Candy Easy Bake Oven Recipe
Instructions for Newer Easy-Bake Oven Models
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat your Easy-Bake Oven according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The newer models don’t use light bulbs, so they may heat up faster and more evenly.
- Melt the Ingredients: Place the butterscotch morsels and margarine into the melting pan. Carefully place the pan in the designated warming or melting section of the Easy-Bake Oven. Heat for approximately 15 minutes. Be sure to stir every 5 minutes to ensure a smooth, even melt.
- Fill the Molds: Once fully melted, use a spoon to pour the butterscotch mixture into candy molds. Fill each mold to the top for a full piece of candy.
- Chill the Candies: Remove the melting pan with oven mitts or tongs, then carefully transfer the filled molds to the refrigerator. Let the candies chill for about 30 minutes or until they are firm.
- Enjoy! Once set, pop the candies out of the molds. These make for tasty, sweet treats that are fun to eat and share!
Instructions for Older Easy-Bake Oven Models (Light Bulb Powered)
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat the oven by turning on the light bulb and letting it heat for a few minutes. Older models use the heat from an incandescent bulb, so it may take slightly longer to melt ingredients.
- Melt the Ingredients: Place the butterscotch morsels and margarine in the melting pan, then position it on top of the oven’s Warm/Melt area (this is typically on top of the light bulb). Leave it to melt for about 15 minutes, stirring gently every 5 minutes. Since these models might not get as hot, keep an eye on the mixture and allow extra time if needed to fully melt the ingredients.
- Fill the Molds: Once melted, spoon the butterscotch mixture into candy molds. Make sure each mold is filled evenly for a uniform shape.
- Chill the Candies: Carefully transfer the filled molds to the refrigerator and let them chill for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Enjoy Your Homemade Butterscotch Candies! Once chilled, remove the candies from the molds and enjoy a homemade sweet treat!
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Tips for Perfect Butterscotch Candy
- Stir Frequently: Regular stirring every 5 minutes helps prevent burning and ensures even melting.
- Choose Fun Molds: Experiment with different shapes for a more exciting candy-making experience.
- Cooling Time: If you’re in a hurry, place the molds in the freezer for a quicker chill, but keep an eye on them to avoid over-hardening.
Yield
- This recipe makes approximately 6 candies, depending on the size of the molds used.
